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• Get an extra 10% on your trade-in for new MacBooks with 9to5Mac’s official trade-in partner

  12-06-2023 23:28 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple officially announced its 15-inch MacBook Air at WWDC and tomorrow, Jun 13, the device officially launches in stores. If you’re considering trading in your MacBook or other Apple device, now’s the best time to lock in your cash value with 9to5Mac’s official trade-in partner, Decluttr. And for a limited time, get an extra 10% cashback with code “9TO5MAC23.”more…
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• Virtual visionOS keyboard highlights Apple’s famous attention to detail

  12-06-2023 23:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  The virtual keyboard in visionOS shows off Apple’s famously high level of attention to detail, “with many small elements combining to make a great UI interaction for a non-physical peripheral,” Malcolm Owen writes for AppleInsider.
  Apple’s virtual keyboard in visionOS
  Malcolm Owen for AppleInsider:or VR headsets or AR applications, a keyboard can be hard to implement, since a user typically cannot see the real-world physical version. Software keyboards in virtual space ar
  
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• FTC Reportedly Set to File Injunction to Block Microsoft's Activision Deal: What to Know - CNET

  12-06-2023 23:01
  
  The deal, if approved, would turn Xbox maker Microsoft into one of the top three video game publishers.
  
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• FTC Reportedly Set to File Injunction to Block Microsoft Activision Deal: What to Know - CNET

  12-06-2023 23:01
  
  The massive deal could bring more games to your Xbox. But what about the Nintendo Switch and PS5?
  
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• The 12 Best Eye Creams of 2023, Personally Tested From 30 Top Products - CNET

  12-06-2023 23:00
  
  Treat under-eye bags, dark circles and fine lines with the best eye creams on the market. I tested and examined each product and tapped an expert to bring you the top eye creams of 2023.
  
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• AAPL closes at new record high after Vision Pro announcement

  12-06-2023 22:59 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple (AAPL) stock has seen its first record close in over a year today after trading ended at $183.79. The new record-high closing price occurred just one week after Apple unveiled its Vision Pro mixed reality product coming next year.more…
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• Hands-on: iOS 17 adds interactive widgets for the Home app

  12-06-2023 22:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the big changes in iOS 17 is support for interactive widgets, a major improvement compared to the initial version of widgets that debuted with iOS 14. In line with this, Apple has also added dedicated widgets for the Home app, letting you control your favorite HomeKit accessories right from your iPhone’s Home Screen.more…
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• Apple Watch GymKit equipment keeps popping up at Planet Fitness clubs

  12-06-2023 22:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Planet Fitness is the latest place to work out withand GymKit. Whether or not this was planned is another story.more…
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• Fed Rate Hikes May Be Over for Now. But Savings and CD Rates Will Remain High, Experts Say - CNET

  12-06-2023 22:31
  
  There's still a chance that banks will increase savings account rates, regardless of what the Fed does.
  
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• watchOS 10: Here’s how the new Snoopy and Palette Apple Watch faces work

  12-06-2023 22:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple last week announced watchOS 10, the next major update to the Apple Watch operating system. This year, Apple completely redesigned watchOS to take advantage of the latest Apple Watch hardware. In addition, watchOS 10 brings two new watch faces: Snoopy and Palette. Read on as we take a closer look at these new Apple Watch faces.more…
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• Sony can only make enough displays for 450K Apple Vision Pro units per year – report

  12-06-2023 22:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Sony, which is supplying the panel used for the Apple Vision Pro spatial computer, has a capacity of 900,000 units of these panels per year, TheElec reports Monday.
  Apple Vision Pro features an ultra-high-resolution display system that packs 23 million pixels across two displays — more than a 4K TV for each eye — and the brand-new R1 chip, for a virtually lag-free, real-time view of the world.
  Gijong Lee for The Elec:Sony manufactures the OLED on silicon, or OLEDoS, which uses silico
  
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• Apple TV+ lands new French drama ‘Carême,’ featuring the story of Antonin Carême, the world’s first celebrity chef

  12-06-2023 21:35 via macdailynews.com
  
  Monday, Apple TV+ announced new eight-episode French drama, “Carême,” featuring the thrilling story of the world’s first celebrity chef, Antonin Carême, who rose from humble beginnings in Paris to the height of culinary stardom in Napoleon’s Europe.While he dreams only of becoming the most famous chef in the world, his talent and ambitions attract the attention of renowned and powerful politicians, who use him as a spy for France. César Award winner Ben
  
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• Is Vision Pro ready for the revolution Apple is starting?

  12-06-2023 21:34 via macworld.com
  
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  Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too.The long waitWhen Apple announced the first iPhone in 2007, there was a five-month wait before the product became available in stores. When the company unveiled the first App
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: June 12, 2023 – 15” MacBook Air reviews, cheaper Vision Pro

  12-06-2023 21:17 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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• Setting up your next Apple TV should be easier

  12-06-2023 21:11 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple continues to add more ways to personalize your Apple TV experience in ways that best suit your needs. tvOS 17 goes further with a new photo memories screensaver and more, all without a way to backup and restore Apple TV.more…
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• Primitive Power Solar Review: Not an Installer, But an Interesting Model - CNET

  12-06-2023 21:07
  
  Primitive doesn't sell solar panels itself, acting instead as a broker. But it aims to stick with customers for the long run.
  
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• watchOS 10 widgets: How the new Apple Watch UI works

  12-06-2023 21:04 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The next major watchOS release comes with some big changes headlined by a new smart and customizable widget-based UI. Follow along for a closer look at how to use the Apple Watch widgets, how to edit them, and more.more…
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• Apple’s hardware engineering chief on Mac Pro’s removal of graphics card support

  12-06-2023 20:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  The new Apple Silicon Mac Pro offers customers six available PCI Express expansion slots for storage, audio, video capture, networking, and more, but it’s no longer compatible with graphics cards as the system’s graphics processing is handled entirely by Apple’s M2 chip, with up to a 76-core GPU that can access up to 192GB of unified memory.
  In addition to the tower, Mac Pro is also available in a rack-mounted enclosure for spaces better suited to a rack design.
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• Mac Studio M2 Ultra reviews: ‘Champion’ desktop despite Apple silicon Mac Pro, cooling fixed

  12-06-2023 20:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A month ago, no one outside of Apple really expected to see a new Mac Studio this year (or maybe even ever). Why make a Mac Studio with an M2 Ultra if the Mac Pro uses the same chip? It turns out there are plenty of reasons to make both, and one of those reasons is a $3,000 value.more…
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• Fed Likely to Pause Rate Hikes This Wednesday, Experts Say. Here's Why - CNET

  12-06-2023 19:47
  Another rate increase isn't out of the question, but many experts expect the Fed to hold steady -- for now.
  
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• Tesla Superchargers Will Soon Work With GM EVs: What That Means for You - CNET

  12-06-2023 19:28
  
  GM is adopting Tesla's EV charging standard. Here's how to use the Tesla supercharger with your EV by way of an adapter.
  
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• The Apple Silicon Mac Pro is here, but it still can’t replace my custom PC

  12-06-2023 19:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Apple Silicon Mac Pro is here, but it still won’t replace my custom-built PC for 3D rendering and graphics work at 9to5Mac.
  Apple has finally revealed their long-awaited Apple Silicon Mac Pro, and I won’t be buying one. With early rumors of an “M2 Extreme,” with double the computing power of the M2 Ultra, I was very excited about the Mac Pro and hoped it could finally replace my custom-built PC I use for 3D graphics at 9to5Mac.
  Unfortunately, Apple stuck with th
  
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• Apple’s iPhone has propelled smartphones into one of India’s top five exports

  12-06-2023 19:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s iPhones have propelled smartphones into the top-five most exported commodities from India in the fiscal that ended in March this year.
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  Mimansa Verma for Quartz:India’s smartphone exports nearly doubled to $10.9 billion during the year from $5.4 billion the year before that, according to data from India’s commerce ministry.
  And iPhone handsets accounted for half of those smartphones, followed by Samsung, Business Standard reported today (June 12).
  
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• Mac Studio (M2 Max) review: Re-filling the need for speed

  12-06-2023 19:00 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's Rating
  ProsImpressive processing power, especially GPUPort flexibilityEnhanced HDMI with expanded display supportFan noise is very quietConsMemory and SSD are not user upgradeable (and never will be)Our VerdictIf it’s speed you need, the Mac Studio fits the bill. Apple’s primary offering for professionals is a complete package of processing power, features, and design.
  The Mac Studio had a splashy debut last year, a new desktop design with speed that fille
  
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• Best Android Tablet for 2023 - CNET

  12-06-2023 19:00
  
  Which tablet is right for you? Tested and reviewed by CNET, here are our best picks.
  
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• Apple Mac Studio 2023 Review: Still the Creative Choice for Mac - CNET

  12-06-2023 19:00
  
  There aren't many changes to Apple's midrange desktop. There didn't need to be.
  
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• Build a Custom Smart Lighting Setup With Up to 40% Off Nanoleaf Panels - CNET

  12-06-2023 17:49
  
  These unique color-changing panels are a great way to take your streaming or gaming setup to the next level, and right now you can snag some on sale.
  
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• 15-inch M2 MacBook Air now $49 off in Monday’s best deals, MagSafe Battery Pack $84, more

  12-06-2023 17:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Ahead of 15-inch M2 MacBook Air launch day tomorrow, Amazon is now taking $49 off with a launch deal. This is the first discount on the entry-level model for those without edu access from Apple, too. It’s joined by an official Apple MagSafe Battery Pack price cut to $84, as well as a chance to save $50 on every Apple Watch Ultra style at Amazon. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
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• Apple’s work on visionOS make minor releases of this year’s iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10

  12-06-2023 17:33 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s work on visionOS has resulted in this year’s iOS, iPadOS, macOS Sonoma, and watchOS 10 being rather minor releases.
  iOS 17 upgrades the communications experience with Contact Posters, a new stickers experience, Live Voicemail, and much more.
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:I’ve been testing iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma and watchOS 10 since the first developer betas were released on Monday. I find all of the new software updates to be fairly minor, and perhaps, in tota
  
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• iPhone 15: All the Major Rumors on Apple's Next iPhone - CNET

  12-06-2023 17:28
  
  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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• Reddit goes down fully as thousands of subreddits protest API changes [Update]

  12-06-2023 17:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Yesterday we saw the iPhone subreddit kick off the planned protest early that wants Reddit to reconsider its API changes. Today thousands of subreddits have also gone dark, joining the cause. In what may be related to the number of non-functional subreddits, it appears Reddit’s whole platform is now down.more…
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• 15-inch M2 MacBook Air and the $1299 Apple laptop to avoid

  12-06-2023 17:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Say you’re in the market for a new Mac, and you want to spend $1299. You’ve got two choices. Pick your poison – only one is actual poison. more…
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• 7 Essential Tips to Get the Most From Your Meal Kit Service - CNET

  12-06-2023 16:39
  
  From picking the best value recipes to stretching a kit to feed you all week, these are my top tips to make the most of your subscription.
  
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• Protect yourself from hackers with Windows 11 Pro — now just $29.99

  12-06-2023 16:00 via macworld.com
  
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  As far as operating systems go, nothing is more popular than MS Windows. And the latest version — Microsoft Windows 11 Pro — is the best one yet. Time to upgrade your OS? Then take advantage of this offer to save $170 off the purchase of a Windows 11 Pro lifetime license.Microsoft Windows 11 Pro offers beefier security and performance features that make it ideal for business and enterprise applications. It has enhanced encryption to keep your data safe from hackers, and virt
  
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• Apple Vision Diary: This is looking like it could be a 2027 purchase

  12-06-2023 15:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Yeah, it is somewhat crazy to start an Apple Vision Diary when the first-gen model isn’t set to go on sale until next year, and I currently don’t expect to buy until the third-gen, and I’m saying I think that could be four years away. But here we are (and I kind of already did).
  Let’s start by looking at the timings of Vision Pro going on sale – both theory, and potential practice …more…
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• Addigy’s Watchdog utility to repair Rapid Software Response deployments now available for other MDM vendors

  12-06-2023 15:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A few weeks ago, I reported that Addigy had determined that as many as 25% of managed macOS devices were in a “stuck state” due to failed Rapid Software Response installations and would stop communicating back to the MDM server. Addigy had been waiting on Apple to fix the problem, but as time went on, it became apparent that it wasn’t going to be fixed on this round of macOS updates ahead of the release of macOS Sonoma. more…
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• 15-inch M2 MacBook Air reviews: Big screen, bigger value

  12-06-2023 15:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple debuted the long-awaited 15-inch MacBook Air at WWDC last week, and now the first reviews have been published. Unsurprisingly, the consensus is almost universally positive, with reviewers praising the fact that you can now get a big-screened MacBook without having to spend $2,499 on the MacBook Pro. more…
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• How Apple could bring down the cost of future Vision headsets

  12-06-2023 15:14 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s forthcoming Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer, running visionOS, that seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, while allowing users to stay present and connected to others. Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman this week looks at how Apple can bring down costs in future visionOS spatial computers.
  Apple Vision Pro features a pair of advanced, custom micro‑OLED displays deliver more pixels than a 4K TV to each eye — for stunning clarity.
  
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• Refinance Rates for June 12, 2023: Rates Trend Higher - CNET

  12-06-2023 15:00
  
  Several important refinance rates climbed this past week. The Fed's interest rate hikes have affected the refinance market.
  
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• Current Mortgage Rates for June 12, 2023: Rates Trend Higher - CNET

  12-06-2023 15:00
  
  A few major mortgage rates inched up over the past week. See how the Fed's interest rate hikes could affect your home loan payments.
  
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• Apple MacBook Air 15-Inch Review: Finally, Big for Less - CNET

  12-06-2023 15:00
  
  You don't need a Pro to get a larger screen size. The Air 15 is the big screen you should go for.
  
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• 15-inch MacBook Air review: Apple’s best laptop, but bigger

  12-06-2023 15:00 via macworld.com
  
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  ProsBig, bright displayDecent speakersAwesome battery lifeConsWebcam isn’t as good as it should beIt still has an M2 processorOur VerdictUntil the M3 arrives, the 15-inch MacBook Air is a fantastic option for anyone who wants a larger MacBook without spending thousands on a 16-inch MacBook Pro.Last summer when I reviewed the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air, I wrote, “For most of us, the new M2 MacBook Air is all the laptop we’ll ever need.” Well
  
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• Apple is already testing a faster 15-inch MacBook Air with an M3 chip

  12-06-2023 14:43 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has only just announced the launch of its M2-based 15-inch MacBook Air, but the company is already working on the machine’s successor. A 15-inch Air with an M3 processor is expected to launch sometime in 2024, according to the prolific leaker Mark Gurman.In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, the Bloomberg reporter responded to speculation about the choice of processor in the new Air. The M2 chip, after all, is a year old, first appearing in the 13-inch Pro and Ai
  
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• I've Been Using Google's New AI Search. Here's What I've Learned - CNET

  12-06-2023 14:00
  
  Forget having to go to ChatGPT or Bard. Google's new version of Search brings generative AI right into the internet's most popular web page.
  
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• Apple's New iMessage Features Help It 'Catch Up' to Texting Rivals - CNET

  12-06-2023 14:00
  
  Commentary: But one new iOS 17 Messages feature should get imitated by Apple's rivals ASAP.
  
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• Smart home company Eve bought by multibillion-dollar automation giant ABB

  12-06-2023 13:57 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Smart home company– one of the leaders in HomeKit-compatible and now Matter-compatible devices – has been bought by the automation and electrification giant ABB.
  Eve will, with immediate effect, become part of the Building and Home Automation Solutions division of ABB. The two parties naturally hope the partnership will be good news, but some will be watching events with some degree of nervousness … more…
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• Almost Every Apple Watch Ultra Model Is $50 Off at Amazon Right Now - CNET

  12-06-2023 13:39
  
  Apple's latest and greatest smartwatch is seeing big savings across almost every model.
  
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• Apple's Beta Software Program Lets You Try Unreleased iOS Features - CNET

  12-06-2023 13:00
  
  Beta software can be glitchy, so we suggest downloading beta updates on something other than your main device just in case.
  
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• M3 version of 15-inch MacBook Air already in the works

  12-06-2023 12:43 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has only just announced the launch of its M2-based 15-inch MacBook Air, but the company is already working on the machine’s successor. A 15-inch Air with an M3 processor is expected to launch some time in 2024, according to the prolific leaker Mark Gurman.In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, the Bloomberg reporter responded to speculation about the choice of processor in the new Air. The M2 chip, after all, is a year old, first appearing in the 13-inch Pro and A
  
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• Apple is forcing Vision Pro to be the next big thing

  12-06-2023 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too.The long waitWhen Apple announced the first iPhone in 2007, there was a five-month wait before the product became available in stores. When the company unveiled the first App
  
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