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• Roborock S7 Max Ultra is the ultimate robot vacuum and mop without compromise [Save $299]

  01-06-2023 23:09 via 9to5mac.com
  What’s the difference between clean floors and a dirty home? The way it makes us feel, for one. But there’s always one more thing to do before spending time cleaning up each mess. No one should compromise on a tidy living space, however, especially when you’re someone who doesn’t settle for less in other areas of life.
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• Apple plans to expand and revitalize its retail stores worldwide, push deep into China

  01-06-2023 23:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple plans to expand and revitalize its worldwide chain of retail stores, pushing deeper into China and other parts of Asia while revitalizing established locations in America and Europe.Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:Through 2027, the iPhone maker is discussing opening 15 new stores across the Asia-Pacific region, five locations in Europe and the Middle East, and four additional outlets in the US and Canada, according to people with knowledge of the deliberations. The company is also aiming fo
  
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• House Passes Debt Ceiling Deal: Here's What It Means for Your Student Loans - CNET

  01-06-2023 22:06
  
  Borrowers will find themselves having to pay back their loans very soon.
  
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• Commuter app ETA arrives on CarPlay with travel times and traffic conditions

  01-06-2023 22:04 via 9to5mac.com
  
  ETA is an iPhone and Apple Watch app dedicated to prominently displaying travel times and traffic conditions. The latest version of ETA puts that information on the screen in your car too. more…
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• You can now set up the Google Tasks Assistant migration

  01-06-2023 22:02 via 9to5google.com
  
  As previewed last September, Google Tasks is replacing Reminders and getting Assistant integration. Google is now more widely rolling out the ability to switch over and complete the migration.more…
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• Apple denies Russia’s iPhone surveillance claims

  01-06-2023 22:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Thursday denied claims made by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) that it cooperated with the U.S. National Security Agency to surveil Russian iPhone users.
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  In a statement to media, the company said it has “never worked with any government to insert a backdoor into any apple product and never will.”
  MacDailyNews Take: As we wrote earlier, if anything screams “ironclad trust,” it’s Russian government information.
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• Anker launches new and more affordable 100W USB-C Charger alongside 30W adapter [Deal]

  01-06-2023 21:53 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Anker today is launching a new pair of USB-C chargers at the lower end of its lineup. Both the newand 30W wall adapters arrive with designs that strike a better balance between must-have features andthan many of its other higher-end solutions. Now available for purchase, each of the new Anker USB-C chargers is hitting Amazon with launch discounts attached. more…
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• Google Drops New Features for Android and Wear OS: Here Are The Details - CNET

  01-06-2023 21:38
  
  Here are the features rolling out as of June 1.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: June 1, 2023 – App Store ecosystem and Mac Studio rumors

  01-06-2023 21:35 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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• Apple responds to dubious iPhone security claim by Russia, vowing to never create a backdoor to iOS

  01-06-2023 21:33 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier today, the Federal Security Service accused the NSA of hacking iPhones of citizens and foreign diplomats in Russia as part of a an espionage operation. Apple has now responded indirectly to Russia’s claim that the alleged operation included close cooperation between the company and the NSA. 9to5Mac has the statement below.more…
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• Get a free McChicken with $1 Apple Cash purchase, here’s how

  01-06-2023 21:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier this spring we saw Apple and McDonald’s team up to offer free McNuggets with an Apple Pay promo. Now the pair are back this time with a slight tweak – use Apple Cash via Apple Pay for at least a $1 purchase and get a free McChicken sandwich. Here’s how it works.more…
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• Apple to obsolete the original 12-inch MacBook on June 30th

  01-06-2023 21:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple plans to add the original 12-inch MacBook to its obsolete products list on June 30, according to an internal memo obtained by MacRumors.
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  Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:Introduced in March 2015, the 12-inch MacBook featured a thin and light design that weighed just two pounds, and it was also Apple’s first fanless notebook. Pricing started at $1,299, with the original model’s standard specs including a 1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core M
  
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• Macs, mixed-reality, and more: Will June be Apple’s biggest month ever?

  01-06-2023 20:39 via macworld.com
  
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  June is always a big month for Apple enthusiasts. WWDC always starts off the month with a look at all the new operating system updates coming to your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV in the fall, and developers get an early beta version right away.The unveiling of iOS 17, macOS 14, and watchOS 10 would be exciting enough, but Apple also often releases new products at WWDC, and this year we expect a new 15-inch Macbook Air. We might see updates to the Mac Studio as well and p
  
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• Post-apocalyptic cat platformer ‘Stray’ coming for Apple silicon Macs

  01-06-2023 20:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Mac game train continues onward. Just one year after the announcement, No Man’s Sky dropped on the Mac this week. The title will likely appear on the Apple headset on Monday as well.
  Stray, previously only available on Windows through Stream and PlayStation, is making its way to the Mac next. Gameplay will require an Apple silicon Mac. more…
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• Bloomberg: Apple planning over 50 new or rebuilt retail stores around the world

  01-06-2023 20:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has big plans to expand its already-impressive retail stores around the world. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is planning to open additional stores in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, the Middle East, the United States, and Canada over the next four years. more…
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• Zuckerburg Reveals Meta Quest 3 Days Before WWDC - CNET

  01-06-2023 20:23
  
  We finally know more official details about Meta's next $500 VR headset and how it will aim to compete with Apple.
  
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• Zuckerberg Reveals Meta Quest 3 Days Before WWDC - CNET

  01-06-2023 20:23
  
  We finally know more official details about Meta's next $500 VR headset and how it will aim to compete with Apple.
  
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• The Pixel 8 Needs These Features to Stand Out From Google's Budget Phones - CNET

  01-06-2023 20:05
  
  Commentary: What I really want from the Pixel 8 is a compelling reason to buy Google's next flagship over the company's cheaper A-series phones.
  
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• Apple reveals July ‘Friday Night Baseball’ schedule on Apple TV+

  01-06-2023 20:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced the July 2023 “Friday Night Baseball” schedule, available to all Apple TV+ subscribers.
  Fans can tune in to two baseball games on Friday nights during the MLB’s regular season, available only on Apple TV+.
  “‘Friday Night Baseball’ on Apple TV+ continues to bring fans closer to the game they love each week,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services, in a statement.“We’
  
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• Motorola Says iPhone Owners Are Switching to Get Foldable Phones - CNET

  01-06-2023 20:00
  
  As the foldables market grows, Motorola bets on the Razr line to stand out against Apple and other competitors.
  
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• Motorola Razr Plus Hands-On: Bigger Screen, Bigger Competition for Samsung - CNET

  01-06-2023 20:00
  
  With the Razr (2023) and Razr Plus, Motorola tries to popularize foldable phones by targeting screen size and lower prices.
  
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• Motorola Razr Plus (2023) Hands-On: Bigger Screen, Bigger Competition for Samsung - CNET

  01-06-2023 20:00
  
  With the Razr and Razr Plus, Motorola tries to popularize foldable phones by targeting screen size and lower prices.
  
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• New M2 Max and Ultra Macs pop up in Apple’s testing logs as WWDC nears

  01-06-2023 19:46 via macworld.com
  
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  A day after Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman tweeted that “several new Macs” will arrive at WWDC23 on Monday, he has provided more information on what Apple may reveal during the keynote on Monday, June 5.Gurman tweeted on Thursday that “Apple is testing two new Mac desktops” that have the M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips. Gurman also points out that Apple will start accepting Mac Studio trade-ins on Monday, suggesting that the tested Macs are new Mac Studios.
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• Amazon to Pay $30M for Ring and Alexa Privacy Violations: Tips for Protecting Your Smart Home Data - CNET

  01-06-2023 19:33
  
  As Amazon settles over alleged privacy violations, here's how you can help keep your personal data safe.
  
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• Apple rolling out iOS 16.6 beta 2 to developers ahead of first iOS 17 beta [U: Public Beta]

  01-06-2023 19:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple last week introduced the first beta of iOS 16.6 to developers. Now the company is rolling out iOS 16.6 beta 2, along with updates to macOS 13.5 beta, watchOS 9.6 beta, and tvOS 16.6 beta. Read on as we detail what to expect for these updates.
  Update: Apple is now rolling out the same software updates to public beta users as well.more…
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• Long delays with cash withdrawals is causing some Apple savings account users to flee

  01-06-2023 19:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s new high-yield savings account service recently launched with a positive reception, especially over how easy it is to set up. A new report from the Wall Street Journal, however, says some customers claim getting money is out a different story.more…
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• Russia claims U.S. NSA accessed thousands of Apple iPhones in spy plot

  01-06-2023 19:04 via macdailynews.com
  
  Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) claimed on Thursday it had uncovered a U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) plot using previously unknown malware to access vulnerabilities in Apple iPhones.
  Lockdown Mode is the first major capability of its kind designed to offer an extreme, optional protection for the very small number of users who face grave, targeted threats to their digital security.
  Guy Faulconbridge for Reuters:The FSB, the main successor to the Soviet-era KGB, said several th
  
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• The 8 Best White Noise Machines in 2023 - CNET

  01-06-2023 18:57
  
  White noise creates a tried-and-true masking effect that has helped people fall asleep faster for ages. These are our top picks for white noise machines that'll help you sleep like a baby.
  
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• Jaguar Recalls I-Pace Electric SUVs Over Fire Risk - CNET

  01-06-2023 18:42
  
  More than 6,000 vehicles are being recalled in the US. Owners are being advised to park away from structures.
  
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• Eddy Cue says Friday Night Baseball brings ‘fans closer to the game they love’ as Apple TV+ sets July schedule

  01-06-2023 18:24 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Major League Baseball and Apple are in their second year of streaming some games exclusively on Apple TV+. As MLB heads further into the baseball season, Apple has published the schedule for games it will carry in July.more…
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• The Man Who Named the Metaverse Is Optimistic Despite Waning Hype - CNET

  01-06-2023 18:22
  
  Sci-fi author Neal Stephenson says the metaverse's foundations are maturing. New mixed reality headsets from Meta and Apple could help his case.
  
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• Zuckerberg panics, Osborne Effects Meta with rushed ‘Quest 3’ headset reveal

  01-06-2023 18:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Four days before Apple is expected to enter, and likely redefine, the nascent mixed-reality (XR) headset market, Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms pre-announced the latest version of its Quest mixed-reality headset, the “Quest 3” which will retail for $500.Nick Turner for Bloomberg News:The new Meta Quest 3 will cost $500 and ship in the fall, the company said in a blog post Thursday. Meta, which also owns Facebook and Instagram, said it will continue to sell the Quest 2 model a
  
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• Save $899 on Apple’s 32GB 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro in Thursday’s best deals, Spigen 15W MagSafe gear, more

  01-06-2023 17:57 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of Thursday’s best deals are now live courtesy of 9to5Toys to start off the new month. On tap today, you can save $899 on Apple’s upgraded 32GB 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro while also locking in much of the same all-time low savings on the M1 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM at $1,170. New all-time lows are also arriving on Spigen’s 15W MagSafe OneTap Pro 3 car mounts from $64, which are joined by some unique LG monitors to complete your workstation. Hit the jump for all that and m
  
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• The 6 Best Places to Buy Contact Lenses Online for 2023 - CNET

  01-06-2023 17:51
  
  Ordering contacts online is now easier than ever. You can find affordable contact lenses at these top online retailers without sacrificing quality.
  
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• M2 Max and M2 Ultra Macs pop up in Apple’s testing logs as WWDC23 nears

  01-06-2023 17:47 via macworld.com
  
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  A day after Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman tweeted that “several new Macs” will arrive at WWDC23 on Monday, he has provided more information on what Apple may reveal during the keynote on Monday, June 5.Gurman tweeted on Thursday that “Apple is testing two new Mac desktops” that have the M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips. Gurman also points out that Apple will start accepting Mac Studio trade-ins on Monday, suggesting that the tested Macs are new Mac Studios.
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• Take 25% Off PF Flyers With This Exclusive Sneaker Deal - CNET

  01-06-2023 17:43
  
  Treat your feet to a pair of these classic canvas sneakers for just $45 for a limited time.
  
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• Some Apple Savings account customers see delayed withdrawals from Goldman Sachs

  01-06-2023 17:31 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s high-yield savings account, a partnership with Goldman Sachs, launched in April. Some customers have endured longer than expected waits for withdrawals and transfers to complete.
  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.
  AnnaMaria Andriotis for The Wall Street Journal:Nathan Thacker, who lives outside Atlanta, had been trying to transfer $1,700 from his Apple accoun
  
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• iPhone Tip: How to Fix Ducking Autocorrect - CNET

  01-06-2023 17:30
  
  The iPhone keyboard tries to autocorrect away swear words, even when you just need to let it out. Here's how to stop that from happening without your permission.
  
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• Meta Quest 2 Headset Price Dropping to $299 as Quest 3 Looms - CNET

  01-06-2023 17:26
  
  Meta's existing VR headset is returning to its old price, with a promised surprise performance bump in a coming software update.
  
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• Save On Chargers, Tablet Cases and More at Woot's Tech Accessories Sale - CNET

  01-06-2023 17:04
  
  Save on new and refurbished tech and accessories, and take an extra $3 off your order with a coupon code offer.
  
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• Here's How to Bounce Back From Jet Lag and Protect Your Sleep - CNET

  01-06-2023 17:00
  
  Got your next trip planned? Use these seven tips to combat jet lag while traveling.
  
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• 1 Month of Sling TV Is Half-Off for New Customers Right Now - CNET

  01-06-2023 16:51
  
  Sports fans can get one of our favorite sports streaming options -- along with plenty of other content -- from just $20.
  
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• I won’t be buying Reality Pro; a 3rd-gen device, probably

  01-06-2023 16:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  I won’t be buying Reality Pro. That’s partly down to the anticipated price, but also because I haven’t yet found either augmented or virtual reality to be in any way compelling.Cute, yes. Impressive, also yes. But I can’t remember the last time I used an AR app, and while I did buy a VR headset, I also can’t remember the last time I dug it out of the back of a drawer …more…
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• Mark Zuckerberg randomly unveiled the Meta Quest 3 just days before Apple unveils Reality Pro

  01-06-2023 16:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Alright, Apple. Pack it up, show’s over. Mark Zuckerberg just dropped a surprise announcement, unveiling the Meta Quest 3 virtual reality headset. The reveal comes just *checks calendar* four days before Apple is set to officially announce its high-end mixed reality headset. So much for Apple’s headset hype, I guess.more…
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• Download the iPhone 14 WWDC23 schematic wallpaper from Basic Apple Guy

  01-06-2023 16:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Basic Apple Guy released his incredibly detailed and slick iPhone 14 and 14 Pro schematic wallpapers last fall and now he’s shared a new version with a gorgeous gradient. Here’s how to get the iPhone 14 WWDC23 schematic wallpaper.more…
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• At the biggest WWDC ever, wearables will finally steal the show

  01-06-2023 16:39 via macworld.com
  
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  After months of rumors and speculation, Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference is imminent. In just a few short days, all that rumor and speculation will finally be answered, and we can make way for…new rumors and speculation. (At least then it will be based on things we’ve actually seen.)But as we enjoy our last hurrah before the hurricane of news and updates hits, it’s time to compile a look at what exactly we might be expecting when Apple executives a
  
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• Meta Unveils $499 Quest 3 Ahead of Apple's VR Headset News - CNET

  01-06-2023 16:13
  
  We finally know more official details about Meta's next VR headset and how it will aim to compete with Apple. It's expected to be released around Sept. 27.
  
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• Brush Better With Up to 55% Off Colgate Hum Electric Toothbrushes - CNET

  01-06-2023 16:02
  
  This is one of our favorite electric toothbrushes on the market, and right now you can snag a two-pack for as little as $25.
  
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• Developers generated $1.1 trillion in total billings and sales in Apple’s App Store in 2022

  01-06-2023 16:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple this week announced the App Store ecosystem facilitated $1.1 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2022, building on developers’ track record of strong, resilient growth, an independent study by economists from Analysis Group found.The App Store continues to create incredible opportunity for developers around the world, with more than 90 percent of the billings and sales accruing solely to developers and businesses of all sizes — without any commission paid to Apple. Addi
  
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• Best Sleeping Positions for These 12 Different Health Conditions - CNET

  01-06-2023 16:00
  
  Learn how sleeping on your side, back or stomach can alleviate pain, make a cold more tolerable and help eliminate sleep apnea.
  
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