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• Apple Vision Pro will offer 13 virtual cinema environments

  26-06-2023 23:53 via macdailynews.com
  
  One of the many features of the Apple Vision Pro spatial computer is its ability to transform any room into a cinema. With just a turn of the Vision Pro’s dial, you can create a virtual cinema environment that will make you feel like you’re sitting in the best seat in the house. According to FlatpanelsHD, there are 13 different virtual cinema environments from which to choose, each with its own unique atmosphere.
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• Here’s why Apple’s latest effort to bring games to macOS is a big deal

  26-06-2023 23:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Although Apple has always tried to sell the idea that its devices are great for gaming, the company’s platforms lack many popular console-level titles – partly because Apple has super-restrictive App Store guidelines. In recent years, however, Apple has been trying to change this – and the latest effort to bring games to macOS is a big deal.more…
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• Google Working on Another Game Streaming Service, Report Says - CNET

  26-06-2023 22:59
  
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• Tom Holland defends Apple TV+ series ‘The Crowded Room’ amid myriad negative reviews

  26-06-2023 22:47 via macdailynews.com
  
  Tom Holland is hopeful his new Apple TV+ miniseries “The Crowded Room” will connect with fans despite the mountain of negative reviews it has collected.
  Amanda Seyfried and Tom Holland in “The Crowded Room,” premiering June 9, 2023 on Apple TV+.
  Justine Browning for Entertainment Weekly:The 27-year-old actor addressed the Apple TV+ psychological thriller, for which he also served as an executive producer, in a recent appearance on Unilad’s Get a Job series. Acknowle
  
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• Best Xbox Deals: Save on Consoles, Controllers, Headsets and More - CNET

  26-06-2023 22:00
  
  These discounts can help you revamp your gaming setup with discounted next-gen consoles and gaming gear.
  
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• Yes, the Internet Connection Type Makes a Difference. Here's Why - CNET

  26-06-2023 21:41
  
  From fiber to 5G, the way your internet provider delivers service plays a huge role in speed and reliability.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: June 26, 2023 – Apple Silicon roadmap, Vision Pro tidbits

  26-06-2023 21:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• California hiker saved thanks to Emergency SOS via satellite on her iPhone 14

  26-06-2023 21:23 via macdailynews.com
  
  A woman hiking in Trail Canyon Falls in the Angelos National Forest in California has been saved thanks to Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite service on her iPhone 14.
  Apple’s groundbreaking safety service Emergency SOS via satellite
  Leanne Suter for KABC:A woman who suffered a broken leg while hiking in Tujunga was able to call 911 despite not having cell phone service due to a new and innovative feature on the iPhone 14.
  Juana Reyes was hiking with friends in a remote part of Trai
  
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• T-Mobile ditches AutoPay discount for Apple Pay despite history of security woes

  26-06-2023 21:14 via 9to5mac.com
  
  T-Mobile’s long-feared and unpopular change to AutoPay is set to officially go into effect next month. Starting on July 25, T-Mobile will no longer accept credit cards, Apple Pay, or Google Pay for AutoPay. This means that if you want to secure the $5 per line discount for using AutoPay, you’ll have to update your payment method to use either a bank account transfer or a debit card.more…
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• Apple Watch for kids: Family Setup, best models and bands, more

  26-06-2023 21:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Watch for kids is something parents are embracing more and more. The New York Times ran a story in September 2022 about Apple Watch adoption among children as young as five. Parents are finding the Apple Watch more appropriate for kids wanting smartphones.
  The Apple Watch gives kids a way to stay in touch with parents, share location, and build responsibility without the full cost and risk of a smartphone. With school out for the summer, it may be time to consider adding more connectivity
  
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• New Hampshire man pleads guilty to transporting stolen Apple products worth $2 million

  26-06-2023 20:55 via macdailynews.com
  A Nashua, New Hampshire man has pleaded guilty to transporting stolen Apple products in federal court. Guangwei “William” Wu, 30, pleaded guilty to the interstate transportation of stolen property on June 1, 2023. He is scheduled to be sentenced on October 4, 2023.
  Wu owned and operated a transshipping company in Manchester called Hai Xing Qiao. In the fall of 2022, a victim company purchased Apple products, including iPads, iPhones, Apple Watches, and MacBooks. They hired Hai Xing Q
  
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• LiveSurface is a fast and simple photorealistic mock-up generator by a former Apple designer

  26-06-2023 20:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Designers can create realistic mock-ups in many ways, but these methods are not always simple or fast. What if you could just drop your artwork files into a scene or onto an object and quickly change colors, lighting, materials, and more – all in real time? That’s exactly what LiveSurface sets out to do.more…
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• Why tips like ‘turn off your iPhone for five minutes’ don’t actually help users

  26-06-2023 19:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Last week, Australia’s prime minister offered some security advice for iPhone users, suggesting that everyone should turn off their iPhone for five minutes every night. On the surface, this may seem like harmless advice for iPhone users, but the reality is quite a bit more nuanced.In fact, such broad and generalized statements like this one can do a disservice to most people. Here’s why. more…
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• Get a brand-new iPad for $249 in this pre-Prime Day Amazon sale

  26-06-2023 19:31 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s 9th-gen iPad doesn’t have a Liquid Retina display or Magic Keyboard support, but it’s still an excellent tablet for $329. But it’s even better at today’s all-time-low price: Amazon is selling the 64GB iPad in either silver or space gray for $250, a savings of $79 and matching the best price we’ve ever seen. You can also get the step-up model with 256GB of storage for $399.The 9th-gen iPad has a 10.2-inch True Tone display, an A13 Bionic proces
  
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• Pixel Fold: Photo Highlights Showcase Google's Foldable Marvel - CNET

  26-06-2023 19:00
  
  From Compact to Expansive, A Visual Journey with Google's Foldable Wonder
  
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• Google Pixel Fold Review: A Promising Start, but Not Perfect - CNET

  26-06-2023 19:00
  
  Google's first foldable is $1,799, has a useful cover screen, an excellent camera and room for improvement.
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro panel orders “off to a strong start” ahead of launch, says report

  26-06-2023 18:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is currently in the process of readying the iPhone 15 lineup for launch this fall. Based on display supply chain analysis, Apple appears to be gearing up for especially strong demand this year.more…
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• Apple preps next-gen Apple Watch Ultra for release this autumn

  26-06-2023 18:35 via macdailynews.com
  
  According to a Bloomberg News report, Apple’s near-term product roadmap includes the next-gen Apple Watch Ultra (perhaps called Apple Watch Ultra Series 2).
  Apple Watch Ultra, the most rugged and capable Apple Watch ever.
  A new Apple Watch Ultra, as well as two sizes of the next-generation Apple Watch 9, are also expected, according to the report.
  Jeff Parsons for Tom’s Guide:Previous rumors had us thinking the follow-up to the Apple Watch Ultra wouldn’t see the light of day un
  
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• Best Streaming Service of 2023 - CNET

  26-06-2023 18:15
  
  Finding it hard to choose between Netflix, Disney Plus and other platforms? Our breakdown helps you pick the best streaming service for your entertainment needs.
  
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• Meta Starts Subscription VR Gaming With Quest Plus - CNET

  26-06-2023 18:13
  
  The new service adds a few free games each month, starting with Pistol Whip and Pixel Ripped 1995. The service will also work with Quest 3.
  
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• Best Meat Delivery Services for 2023 - CNET

  26-06-2023 18:08
  
  There's practically no end to your options when you buy meat online. Bag superior ribeyes, pork chops, filets and flanks from one of these excellent butchers and meat subscription services.
  
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• Apple Reportedly Has New M3 MacBook Pro, iMac in the Works - CNET

  26-06-2023 17:57
  
  The tech giant could release more than a dozen updated devices over the next 12 months, reports Bloomberg.
  
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• Monday’s best deals: AirPods Pro 2 hit $200, Apple Watch Series 8 now $70 off, more

  26-06-2023 17:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of Monday’s best deals are headlined by some of the best prices yet on some of Apple’s latest releases. Now arriving with the ability to detect conversations and adapt audio to your surroundings, AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for $200. You can also head into summer with $70 in savings on nearly every Apple Watch Series 8 style from $329, while also making Anker’s new MagGo MagSafe Power Bank now even more affordable at $25. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 
  
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• Best Meat Deals for Fourth of July Weekend: ButcherBox, Crowd Cow and More - CNET

  26-06-2023 17:42
  
  Our top-ranked meat delivery services are serving up piping-hot deals on quality cuts for the big grilling weekend.
  
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• U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Apple-Broadcom challenge to Caltech patents

  26-06-2023 17:06 via macdailynews.com
  
  The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a bid by Apple and Broadcom to revive their challenges to Caltech data-transmission patents. The companies had argued that they should have been allowed to raise the patent challenges during a trial in which they were found to have infringed Caltech’s patents.
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  The Federal Circuit had ruled against Apple and Broadcom, saying that they had failed to raise the patent challenges during earlier proceedings at the U.S. Patent a
  
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• Apple TV+ has essentially acquired Lionel Messi, the superstar of the world’s default global sport

  26-06-2023 16:27 via macdailynews.com
  
  What’s Apple doing reportedly paying for part of Lionel Messi’s deal to come play for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami in the U.S.? Start with the fact that, with “MLS Season Pass,” Apple TV+ streams all MLS soccer games and follow the money from there.
  Lionel MessiDavid Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder for MarketPlace:With Messi in the MLS, all those games are likely to draw more eyeballs from all around the world. And Apple TV+ would stand to benefit.
  “The real s
  
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• Pixelmator Pro review: An affordable alternative for pro Photoshop users

  26-06-2023 16:21 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a GlanceExpert's Rating
  ProsNo monthly subscription requiredImpressive range of editing featuresConstantly updatedLayer management for videos ConsNot as easy to use as we would like – we’d like to see step-by-step instructions built inOur VerdictWith a powerful set of editing tools and excellent value for money, this is a good alternative to Photoshop.Best Prices Today: RetailerPrice Pixelmator Pro Free Trial $0 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide
  
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• Apple no longer uploading media to ‘My Photo Stream’ ahead of scheduled shutdown

  26-06-2023 16:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple announced last month that it plans to discontinue its My Photo Stream service this summer. Today marks the deadline for media uploads using the free iCloud feature. This effectively ends the service after more than a decade of providing a basic sync solution at no cost to Apple device users.more…
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• $3500 Vision Pro will help us sell our $6500 XR-3, says competitor

  26-06-2023 15:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The announcement of the $3500 Vision Pro starting price didn’t go down well with those in the keynote audience, but a company which makes an even more expensive mixed-reality headset believes that Apple’s entry into the field is a good thing for its own prospects.
  Varjo’s XR-3 VR/AR headset comes in at an even more eye-watering $6500, but the company claims that it welcomes the competition …more…
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• $3500 Vision Pro will help sell $6500 XR-3, believe experts

  26-06-2023 15:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The announcement of the $3500 Vision Pro starting price didn’t go down well with those in the keynote audience, but a company which makes an even more expensive mixed-reality headset believes that Apple’s entry into the field is a good thing for its own prospects.
  Varjo’s XR-3 VR/AR headset comes in at an even more eye-watering $6500, but the company claims that it welcomes the competition …more…
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• HP Kicks Off Fourth of July Deals Early With Up to 67% Off Laptops, PCs and More - CNET

  26-06-2023 15:55
  
  You can save hundreds on some of our favorite computers of 2023. Plus, great deals on monitors, printers and other accessories.
  
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• Best Wired TV Streaming Devices of 2023: Roku, Google, Apple and More - CNET

  26-06-2023 15:44
  
  Running an Ethernet connection to your streaming device will free up your Wi-Fi. Here are devices that let you do it.
  
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• New Hampshire man pleads guilty to rerouting $2 million shipment of Apple products over bribe

  26-06-2023 15:33 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A man in Nashua, New Hampshire has pled guilty to transporting shipments of stolen Apple products worth $2 million. As announced by the United States District Attorney’s Office in New Hampshire, Guangwei “William” Wu accepted a bribe of over $700,000 and is pleading guilty to “the interstate transportation of stolen property.”more…
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• Apple reportedly prepping iMac ‘with a screen over 30 inches’

  26-06-2023 15:32 via macdailynews.com
  
  In addition to the “iPhone 15” family coming this autumn, Apple is focused on several key updates to existing product lines for the second half of this year and the first half of 2024, including an iMac “with a screen over 30 inches,” Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg News. There will also be two Apple Watch Series 9 models and an updated version of the Apple Watch Ultra.
  iPhone 15 Pro Max (iPhone 15 Ultra) rendering based on CAD. (imagevia @UniverseIce)
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• The next Apple Watch Ultra might arrive sooner than we thought

  26-06-2023 15:07 via macworld.com
  
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  If you’ve been holding out on buying an Apple Watch Ultra to see what the second generation brings, you might not have to wait much longer. In a tiny reference in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman predicts that the second generation of the Apple Watch Ultra will arrive later in 2023.“In addition to the iPhone 15 lineup this fall,” Gurman writes, “there will be two Apple Watch Series 9 models and an updated version of th
  
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• China smartphone shipments return to double-digit growth in May

  26-06-2023 14:55 via macdailynews.com
  
  In a positive sign for China’s struggling mobile device industry, the country’s smartphone shipments saw a sharp increase in May, jumping 22.6% from previous months.
  Apple’s iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
  Bloomberg News:Phone makers shipped 25.2 million handsets last month in the buildup to China’s second biggest shopping festival, 6.18, which features discounts that stretch from late May into June… marking a rise of over 4 million units compared to the same period a
  
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• You Can Score an Apple Pencil From Just $79 at Amazon Right Now - CNET

  26-06-2023 14:54
  
  Discounts on both generations of Apple's sleek stylus save you as much as $40.
  
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• Hiker with broken leg rescued by helicopter thanks to Emergency SOS via Satellite

  26-06-2023 14:42 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A hiker who broke her leg was airlifted to safety by helicopter after using her iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via Satellite feature.The woman was able to call for help, despite not even knowing how the feature worked … more…
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• TP-Link’s Tapo releases first Matter-enabled smart switches with innovative Away feature

  26-06-2023 14:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Continuing with the summer of Matter announcements, TP-Link’s Tapo has just released the industry’s first Matter-enabled smart switches. Theand Tapo S505D are now both available for purchase. Tapo is TP-Link’s smart home brand. TP-Link makes a wide variety of , business grade networking equipment, and much more.more…
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• What Is 5G Home Internet? Should You Believe the Hype? - CNET

  26-06-2023 14:00
  
  Mobile companies rave about the wonders of 5G for your phone. Is there a real opportunity for your home broadband connection too?
  
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• Today's Mortgage Rates for June 26, 2023: Rates Inch Higher - CNET

  26-06-2023 14:00
  
  Over the past seven days, a few important mortgage rates ticked up. The Fed's interest rate hikes are increasing costs for prospective homebuyers.
  
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• Current Refinance Rates on June 26, 2023: Rates Tick Higher - CNET

  26-06-2023 14:00
  
  Multiple key refinance rates advanced this week. Though refinance rates change daily, experts expect rates to continue to climb.
  
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• Reddit controversy continues, with disabled moderators criticizing latest news

  26-06-2023 13:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  There’s no sign of any letup in the Reddit controversy. After the company threatened protesting moderators, it’s now facing pushback from moderators with disabilities … more…
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• Take 25% Off a New Mattress at Plank Right Now for Fourth of July - CNET

  26-06-2023 13:43
  
  Ditch your old mattress and upgrade to a new one with proper support at a great price so you can rest easy.
  
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• Apple is planning to launch its biggest iMac ever

  26-06-2023 13:15 via macworld.com
  
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  Ever since Apple retired the 27-inch iMac after launching the Mac Studio and Studio Display last year, the dream of an iMac with a screen larger than 24 inches was dashed. But a year later, there’s new hope for a big-screen all-in-one.According to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter, Apple hasn’t forgotten about the iMac, which still has an M1 chip and hasn’t been updated in more than two years. Gurman reports that Apple is preparing two new 24-inch iMacs fo
  
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• Airline 5G mess still not over, expect flight delays from this weekend

  26-06-2023 13:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The airline 5G mess – where some planes with older radio altimeters could be confused by strong 5G signals when making their final approach to US airports – still isn’t over.
  Airlines were given until July 1 to update their fleets, but some won’t meet this weekend’s deadline for three reasons, and their flights will be subject to delay as a result …more…
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• Maintaining Your EV: Low Upkeep Doesn't Mean No Upkeep - CNET

  26-06-2023 12:35
  
  Electric cars and SUVs require less maintenance than gas-powered cars, but that doesn't mean they're totally service-free.
  
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• Siri’s a disaster, and it feels like Apple doesn’t care

  26-06-2023 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.Ask a Siri questionIt’s been a few weeks now since the excitement of the WWDC 2023 keynote presentation, and the triumphs and disappointments have had a chance to sink
  
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• Score early access to big savings on Babbel subscriptions through July 14

  26-06-2023 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  According to Forbes, people who are able to speak more than one language tend to be smarter and more successful than those who do not. Want an easy way to become multilingual? Then do what over 10 million others have done and get the Babbel Language Learning app — offered at an extra $219 off the regular price for a limited time beginning today.Babbel makes learning a new language as easy as pie. In fact, you could start conversing confidently within just one month. Unlike other a
  
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• Best High-Yield Savings Accounts for College Students - CNET

  26-06-2023 03:01
  
  Students can get a jumpstart on their savings with one of these no-fee savings accounts.
  
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