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• Smartphone Shipments Are Forecast to Decline in 2023 Thanks to Inflation - CNET

  31-05-2023 23:48
  
  Despite a lower forecast for 2023, look for the market to rebound in 2024.
  
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• 15-inch MacBook Air: Everything we know ahead of WWDC

  31-05-2023 23:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is rumored to have several new Macs up its sleeve for WWDC 2023 next week. One of those new Macs is expected to be the 15-inch MacBook Air, the biggest MacBook Air that Apple has ever released. Head below as we round up everything we know about the 15-inch MacBook Air so far…more…
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• Apple No.10 brand in 2023 Axios Harris Poll 100 reputation rankings

  31-05-2023 23:34 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple rose 11 places over last year in the latest Axios Harris Poll 100, a ranking of the reputations of companies most on the minds of Americans, a framework Harris has used since 1999.Apple’s overall score of 80.6 compares well to No.1 Patagonia’s 83.5.
  The category scores for Apple:
  #19. Character – 76.9#2. Trajectory – 84.4#23. Trust – 79.7#9. Culture – 80.8#27. Ethics – 77.6#39. Citizenship – 73.0#4. Vision – 84.0#7. Growth – 83.4#
  
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• After the Ted Lasso season 3 finale, what’s next for the Apple TV+ hit show?

  31-05-2023 23:11 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Apple TV+ hit series Ted Lasso has wrapped up its third season as of today. Does the season finale tell us anything about the possibility that it could be the series finale? Will we see Ted Lasso season four on Apple TV+? Or is Ted Lasso really ending? For fans of the show, there’s much to discuss before Apple makes any official announcement.
  If you’ve already completed episode 12 of the third season, you may proceed in reading this article. If not, be warned that there are SPOI
  
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• Apple teases ‘a new era’ as hype for WWDC keynote builds

  31-05-2023 23:09 via macworld.com
  
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  If you needed any more convincing that Apple will unveil a new mixed-reality headset at WWDC next week, Apple itself is basically teasing the announcement in a new Twitter ad.In a tweet promoting WWDC, Apple boldly declares “A new era begins” on June 5. The tweet includes a gif showing an Apple logo that morphs into a heart and back into the Apple logo. Anyone who likes the tweet will receive a reminder tweet on the morning of June 5 to watch the keynote at 10 am PT.
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• The Man Who Named the Metaverse Is Optimistic Despite Meta's Troubles - CNET

  31-05-2023 23:04
  
  Sci-fi author Neal Stephenson says the metaverse's foundations are maturing. It's been tough, but Apple's expected AR headset could help.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: May 31, 2023 – Colorful AirPods, more Reality Pro rumors

  31-05-2023 23:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• The Biggest Apple Watch Features I Want to Arrive in WatchOS 10 - CNET

  31-05-2023 22:49
  
  Apple is expected to announce its WatchOS 10 update at WWDC. I'm hoping to see deeper sleep insights, more uses for the temperature sensor and more.
  
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• Apple TV+ drama series, ‘Lessons in Chemistry,’ starring Brie Larson, premieres October 13th

  31-05-2023 22:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ today announced its upcoming limited drama series “Lessons in Chemistry,” starring and executive produced by Academy Award winner Brie Larson (“Captain Marvel,” “Room”), will make its highly anticipated debut with the first two episodes on Friday, October 13, 2023.
  “Lessons in Chemistry,” starring and executive produced by Brie Larson, will premiere with the first two episodes on Friday, October 13, 2023 on Apple TV+.
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• Get ready for next week’s new Macs with $250 off the Apple Studio Display

  31-05-2023 21:43 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s Studio Display isn’t just a gorgeous monitor—it also has features you won’t find on other monitors, including spatial audio, Center Stage, and a built-in USB-C hub. It’s also much more expensive than other displays but today’s sale definitely helps: Amazon is selling the 27-inch Apple Studio Display for $1,350, a savings of $249 and one of the best prices we’ve ever seen.The Studio Display is an excellent monitor with a 27-inch 5K Retina
  
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• Synology debuts new budget-friendly 4-bay DS423 NAS with $370 price tag

  31-05-2023 21:39 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Synology today is debuting ato its popular stable of NAS. The new DiskStation DS423 arrives with a four-bay design and more entry-level spec sheet to help make this a notable option for those setting up their first NAS. It can be loaded with up to 72TB of storage while still clocking in as the brand’s most affordable four-bay offering at just $370.more…
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• Concept: Apple Reality Pro AR/VR headset design based on patents, reports, and more

  31-05-2023 21:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is most definitely unveiling the long-rumored Reality Pro at WWDC on Monday, their first new product segment in years. There have been countless rumors about the device detailing software features, functionality, and the eye-watering $3,000 price tag but, unlike most Apple rumor waves, very little on the design.In anticipation of the event, we have compiled every rumor and every patent and made a realistic look at what we could expect on Monday.more…
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• Will Apple’s forthcoming XR headset provide a glimpse of the future?

  31-05-2023 21:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Monday, June 5th at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT is expected to unveil a $3,000 XR (mixed-reality) headset that promises to overlay information over the real world and also transport users to new worlds, games, concerts, sporting events.
  Designer Marcus Kane’s conception of Apple’s mixed reality headset (via Behance)
  Peter Kafka for Vox:In the best-case scenario, it’s an early version of tech that hints at the promise to come, when we get a better, cheaper, lighter version &hell
  
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• Amazon's Echo Pop Gets Points for Style and Dialogue: Hands-on - CNET

  31-05-2023 20:48
  
  The $40 Echo Pop is available starting, today and it joins an updated Show 5 along with a budget set of Echo Buds.
  
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• Best Monitor Deals: 32-inch 4K Samsung Display on Sale for Only $280 - CNET

  31-05-2023 20:30
  
  Looking to spend even less? Check out a 27-inch QHD model from Acer that's discounted to a very reasonable $150.
  
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• ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3: How to stream the series finale on Apple TV+

  31-05-2023 20:27 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple put a lot of effort into making its early slate of Apple TV+ original shows a little bit of something for everyone. All the company needed was one breakout hit to put the service on the map.While the quality was good, none of the shows got that “everyone is talking about it” quality until, almost a year after the debut of Apple TV+, one of the shows that weren’t very heavily promoted became a runaway hit. Combing niceness and good cheer with soccer seems like a r
  
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• Reddit may force Apollo and third-party clients to shut down, asking for $20M per year API fee

  31-05-2023 20:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Following Twitter’s move to shut down third-party apps earlier this year, it looks like Reddit may be the next platform to kill off (or drastically reduce) popular third-party clients. In a new Reddit thread, Apollo developer Christian Selig has shared details about what Reddit is saying it will cost to use the updated API.more…
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• iOS 16.6 beta 2 released just ahead of iOS 17’s debut

  31-05-2023 20:12 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple began the beta testing process for iOS 16.6 just a day after the iOS 16.5 release and about two weeks before the expected first iOS 17 beta arrives at WWDC. The beta was first released to developers first on May 19, and to public beta testers on May 22.We don’t expect there to be much in the way of new features in this release–iOS 16 is about as mature as it’s going to be, and all eyes are on the impending features announced for iOS 17. Still, small tweaks and us
  
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• Best Tablet Deals: Save $99 on Latest iPad Air, $200 on Microsoft Surface Pro 9 and More - CNET

  31-05-2023 20:05
  
  We're keeping tabs on all the best tablet deals.
  
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• Apple iPad takes 50% share of the U.S. tablet market

  31-05-2023 20:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Half of the tablets shipped in the U.S. in the first quarter were Apple iPads. Tablets shipments dropped 7% to 10.8 million units, but performed better than PC shipments (desktops, notebooks, and workstations) in America, largely driven by Apple’s strong iPad performance in U.S. tablet market in the first quarter of 2023.
  Apple’s current 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models
  PC shipments (desktops, notebooks and workstations) in the United States declined 28% year-on-year to 14.0 million
  
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• EcoFlow PowerStream Lets Renters Have Solar Power, Too - CNET

  31-05-2023 20:00
  
  If you can't install solar panels on your house or apartment, the PowerStream may be a great solution for adding solar to your home.
  
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• Best Apple CarPlay retrofit options for your car

  31-05-2023 20:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple CarPlay is the safest way to interact with your iPhone in the car. You never need to touch your iPhone while driving – something you should never ever do anyway. Instead, you control navigation, communication, and entertainment with voice control and a simplified interface on your car’s screen.
  What if your car doesn’t have a built-in display? What if it has one that doesn’t work with Apple CarPlay? The good news is you don’t have to go out and buy a brand ne
  
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• Google Ends Support for First-Generation Chromecast - CNET

  31-05-2023 19:45
  
  Users "may notice a degradation in performance," the tech giant says.
  
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• Apple declares the start of ‘a new era’ in thinly veiled WWDC tease

  31-05-2023 19:36 via macworld.com
  
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  If you needed any more convincing that Apple will unveil a new mixed-reality headset at WWDC next week, Apple itself is basically teasing the announcement in a new Twitter ad.In a tweet promoting WWDC, Apple boldly declares “A new era begins” on June 5. The tweet includes a gif showing an Apple logo that morphs into a heart and back into the Apple logo. Anyone who likes the tweet will receive a reminder tweet on the morning of June 5 to watch the keynote at 10 am PT.
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• Instacart Debuts AI Tool to Help You Shop Faster and Smarter - CNET

  31-05-2023 19:26
  
  You can get an assist with figuring out what to eat for dinner and other grocery-shopping questions.
  
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• How to Get a Mortgage in 10 Steps - CNET

  31-05-2023 19:16
  
  High mortgage rates are making it more difficult to afford a home. Knowing how the homebuying process works can help.
  
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• Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.5 beta 2 with the macOS 14 reveal coming at WWDC

  31-05-2023 19:15 via macworld.com
  
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  Update 5/31/23: Apple has released the developer beta 2 of macOS Ventura 13.5. The public beta 2 will follow later this week.Apple on Friday released the macOS Ventura 13.5 beta to developers. This is likely the last Ventura beta before Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off on June 5, when Apple is expected to unveil macOS 14. The 13.5 beta release comes a day after Apple released Ventura 13.4 to the general public. That version includes a new Sports feed for Apple New
  
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• macOS ‘Migraine’ flaw can bypass Apple’s toughest security measures

  31-05-2023 19:12 via macworld.com
  
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  Microsoft has released details on a security vulnerability that the company discovered in macOS Ventura. The vulnerability, which Microsoft dubbed “Migraine,” involved Apple’s Migration Assistant and allows a hacker to get by macOS’s System Integrity Protection and get access to the data on the Mac.In a blog post, Microsoft provides the technical details on how Migraine works. Apple’s SIP provides security for macOS to stop unauthorized root access, but the
  
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• Watch Europa League Final Soccer: Livestream Sevilla vs. Roma From Anywhere - CNET

  31-05-2023 19:00
  
  Can Jose Mourinho's team make it two European triumphs in a row with the Giallorossi?
  
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• Apple says App Store ‘ecosystem’ crossed $1 trillion in 2022, here’s what that means

  31-05-2023 19:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is out with a new report today in which it again touts the economic impact of the App Store. According to a study done by economists at the Analysis Group, the App Store ecosystem generated $1.1 trillion in total billings and sales during 2022, an increase of 29% compared to the data from 2022. more…
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• Apple TV+ debuts new teaser showcasing upcoming lineup of new and returning series and films

  31-05-2023 18:55 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ today shared a new teaser trailer highlighting an electrifying lineup of highly anticipated Apple Original series and films that will make their global debut on Apple TV+ in the coming months.The teaser features newly released footage, and a glimpse at the upcoming comedies, the biggest dramas and the brightest stars across Apple Original titles including “Platonic,” “The Crowded Room,” “Swagger” season two, “Hijack,” “The Afterpart
  
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• Qualcomm's Phone-Connected AR Headset Plans Hint at Google and Apple's Future - CNET

  31-05-2023 18:30
  
  Future headsets will need to work better with phone apps: Qualcomm's moves point to where Google and Apple need to go.
  
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• Beat Saber is the latest VR game that could be coming to the Apple headset next week

  31-05-2023 18:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’re in the final days of Apple headset hype (at least we hope), and that means there’s still time to make predictions. Yesterday it was a potential tease for No Man’s Sky on what could be called Reality Pro. Now it’s time for Beat Saber speculation.more…
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• Setapp launches Family plan to seamlessly share 240+ Mac and iOS apps for just $5/month

  31-05-2023 18:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Setapp launched its app subscription platform back in 2017 for Mac and added iOS apps in 2020. Now the useful service that offers a lot of bang for your buck is evolving with the Setapp Family plan (works with friends too). Here are all the details including a free 30-day trial.more…
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• WWDC Is Next Week: iOS 17, Apple's VR Headset and Everything Else We Expect - CNET

  31-05-2023 18:14
  
  Apple's 2023 developers conference could bring more than just new iPhone software.
  
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• How Apple's Mixed Reality Headset Could Immerse You in Sports - CNET

  31-05-2023 18:08
  
  Commentary: Multiscreen view and "umpire view" would be pretty sweet in virtual reality.
  
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• Apple again nears $3 trillion market value, but the company itself makes hitting that milestone difficult

  31-05-2023 18:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple stock hit its highest price in more than a year on Tuesday putting the company’s value just below $3 trillion (a point its been above already in the past). However, it’ll take more than just a record close to hit that market-cap milestone once more.Dan Caplinger for The Motley Fool:You won’t find a bigger stock than Apple, as its market capitalization rose to nearly $3 trillion in early 2022. Yet even as other stocks make their push toward trillion-dollar market-cap statu
  
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• Wednesday’s best deals: Apple Studio Display $249 off, iPhone 14/Pro official MagSafe cases $36, more

  31-05-2023 17:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of today’s best deals are now up for grabs courtesy of 9to5Toys. On this fine Wednesday, you can now save $249 on Apple’s Studio Display at the best price of the year. It’s joined by a pair of price cuts on official Apple iPhone 14/Pro silicone cases from $36, as well as the first discount on Razer’s all-new Kishi V2 controller grip at $89. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• iPhone 15: What Rumors Say About Apple's Next iPhone - CNET

  31-05-2023 17:43
  
  Will the iPhone 15 get a wireless charging upgrade? A look at the rumored new feature and other reports we've heard so far.
  
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• Today Is Your Last Chance to Get Windows 11 Pro for Just $40 - CNET

  31-05-2023 17:19
  
  The price jumps up tomorrow, so be sure to get your order in soon if you don't want to miss out on these savings.
  
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• Last Chance: Get 10TB of Lifetime Cloud Storage for Just $90 - CNET

  31-05-2023 17:17
  
  There are just hours left to score lifetime access to Degoo Premium with this one-time deal that will save you hundreds over the usual monthly subscription cost.
  
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• Apple acknowledges ongoing FaceTime slow down and iMessage outage [Update: Resolved]

  31-05-2023 17:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple says that both FaceTime and iMessage are experiencing slow downs and down time today. The issue started a few hours ago and is ongoing.more…
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• Apple releases watchOS 9.5.1

  31-05-2023 16:58 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has released watchOS 9.5.1 which includes improvements and bug fixes for your Apple Watch.For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
  MacDailyNews Take: To update your Apple Watch using your iPhone, you can wait until Apple Watch notifies you when a new update is available. Tap Update Tonight in the notification, then go to your iPhone to confirm that you want to update overnight. At the end of the day,
  
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• Taiwan invasion in 2025 gaining credibility; no time for Apple and others to prepare

  31-05-2023 16:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Back in January, a top US Air Force general predicted that a Taiwan invasion would occur in 2025, while the US is distracted by the likely fallout from the 2024 presidential election. That scenario is gaining in credibility among companies in Apple’s supply chain – but they say there is no possible way to put in place the necessary contingency plans.
  Production of iPhones would likely be rendered impossible given the company’s complete dependence on both Taiwan and China &hell
  
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• JSAUX OmniCase 2 Pro blends USB-C hub with clever electronics organizer [40% off]

  31-05-2023 16:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Do you haul your MacBook between the office and home or work on the go often? The JSAUX OmniCase 2 Pro is a sharp new portable USB-C hub that integrates all the I/O you need along with a magnetic lid and storage to secure SD/SIM cards, adapters, and more. Check out the details below for up to 43% off this accessory along with a look at the bonus Curve laptop stand.more…
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• Apple Rumored to Reveal 'Several' New Macs at WWDC - CNET

  31-05-2023 16:41
  
  The iPhone maker could be growing its family of flagship computers.
  
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• Apple mixed reality headset may be its most complex hardware product yet due to curved glass and bent circuitboards

  31-05-2023 16:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Just because something is hard doesn’t mean it will be great. Apple’s mixed reality headset is, by all accounts, especially difficult to produce, yet Apple believes it has something special. That’s the message from the latest report by The Information, which details just how elaborate and expensive manufacturing the headset has been. The rundown on the state of actually making the headset comes on the near eve of Apple finally unveiling what it’s been working on for year
  
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• Apple holding live-streamed shopping event in China to promote iPhone 14 discounts

  31-05-2023 16:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  For the first time ever, Apple is set to partake in a live-streamed shopping event through Alibaba’s Tmall marketplace in China this week. As reported by the South China Morning Post, this event draws more than 500 million users, and Apple has teased that its event will focus on the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch with exclusive discounts for shoppers. more…
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• Save Up to 87% on Skullcandy Earbuds and Snag a Pair From Just $10 - CNET

  31-05-2023 16:14
  
  Don't miss your chance to save up to $80 on a new pair of Skullcandy earbuds with these one-day deals at Woot.
  
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• Sony's New WH-CH720N Headphones Hit an All-Time Low of $128 - CNET

  31-05-2023 16:11
  
  Snag a great pair of headphones with active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity for much less than flagship models.
  
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