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• Apollo for Reddit got its last update with refund rejection and ‘goodbye wallpapers’

  29-06-2023 23:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apollo is probably one of the most popular Reddit clients on Apple platforms. However, due to the latest changes announced by Reddit, most third-party clients are being shut down – and Apollo is one of them. With its last-ever update, Apollo has added an option that lets current subscribers reject a refund when the app is removed from the App Store. At the same time, users can download a special set of wallpapers.more…
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• Google Pixel Fold Phones Are Reportedly Breaking After Less Than a Week - CNET

  29-06-2023 23:31
  
  Google's first foldable is running into the same issues Samsung had with the first Galaxy Fold.
  
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• 30-inch iMac and second-gen Apple Watch Ultra rumors, new Beats Studio Pro details

  29-06-2023 23:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Benjamin and Chance discuss the appeal of a rumored 30-inch iMac, which could be the Apple Silicon spiritual successor to the Intel iMac Pro. A second-gen Apple Watch Ultra is also said to be coming this fall, faster than some may have expected. More details about how the Vision Pro works in VR are coming out, new Beats Studio Pro leaks, and we answer some #Ask9to5Mac questions.
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• 5 Facial Products to Protect Your Skin for a Day in the Sun - CNET

  29-06-2023 23:00
  
  Spending all day in the sun? Shield your skin from extreme UV radiation with these products.
  
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• Could this 4GB sealed original iPhone actually net $100,000 at auction?

  29-06-2023 22:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’ve seen a lot of sealed original iPhones go up for auction in the last year. After a record was set in February at $63,000, demand and prices have died down in the last few months. However, now an auction house has a rare 4GB sealed original iPhone that it believes could garner up to $100,000.more…
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• Apple on the losing side as Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions

  29-06-2023 22:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Last August, Apple was among a group of nearly 80 companies filing a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of affirmative action programs being challenged at Harvard and the University of North Carolina. The court on Thursday specifically ruled against race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions programs.
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  Yahoo Finance:Those programs “violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the 6-3 ma
  
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• NBCUniversal Launching New Free Streaming Channels on Amazon Freevee - CNET

  29-06-2023 21:37
  
  NBCUniversal will bring content from Saturday Night Live and Keeping Up With the Kardashians to Freevee and Xumo Play this summer.
  
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• iOS 17 release date? Here’s when to expect the public beta and official release

  29-06-2023 21:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple launched the iOS 17 developer beta at WWDC and the first public beta is just around the corner. Whether you want to test out the public beta or are curious about the official launch, follow along for when to expect the iOS 17 release date.more…
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• Save your My Photo Stream images before Apple shuts it down

  29-06-2023 21:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s “My Photo Stream” is shutting down on July 26, 2023. My Photo Stream was Apple’s first attempt at allowing users to sync photos across all of their devices linked to a single iCloud account. Originally named “Photo Stream,” unveiled at WWDC on June 6, 2011 and released to the public with iOS 5 on October 12, 2011 (six days after Steve Jobs’ death on October 5th), the service came along with the basic iCloud service which allows users to store the
  
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• I'm Ditching Extra Baggage Fees on My Next Trip, With These Products - CNET

  29-06-2023 21:00
  
  Going on a summer getaway but don't want to pay extra for a carry on or suitcase? Here's what I'm using to pack everything into a single personal item.
  
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• Google Shuts Down Its Next AR Glasses Project, Report Says - CNET

  29-06-2023 20:50
  
  The product could have potentially become a rival for Apple's Vision Pro.
  
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• Tax Credits Can Save Americans Thousands on Solar Panels. If Only They Knew It - CNET

  29-06-2023 20:30
  
  Less than half of Americans surveyed knew about energy-related tax breaks in the Inflation Reduction Act.
  
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• Satechi launches 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock aimed at creatives

  29-06-2023 19:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Satechi has debuted its latest Mac (and Windows) accessory with the Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock. The device features 16 different ports to cover all your needs including connectivity for external displays, legacy I/O, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, SD slots, 96W of pass-through power, and more.more…
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• tvOS 17 will be one of Apple TV 4K’s biggest updates ever

  29-06-2023 19:34 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple last October announced the next generation of Apple TV 4K — more powerful, entertaining, and affordable than ever, and offering impressive cinematic quality. Driven by the A15 Bionic chip that delivers faster performance and more fluid gameplay, the new Apple TV 4K features endless entertainment options for everyone to enjoy on the biggest screen in the home. HDR10+ support joins Dolby Vision on Apple TV 4K, so users can watch their favorite movies and TV shows in the best quality po
  
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• How We Test Mattresses - CNET

  29-06-2023 19:09
  
  Go behind the scenes of our mattress testing process and learn what we look for when we test each bed.
  
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• 26 Dorm Room Essentials You Can Find on Amazon Now - CNET

  29-06-2023 18:58
  
  Make move-in day a breeze. From bedding to charging cables, Amazon is a good place to check out for everything you need to survive your year in a dorm room.
  
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• Pokémon GO maker says Apple Vision Pro validates their work as it closes studio and cancels games

  29-06-2023 18:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Speaking of tech industry layoffs, the makers of Pokémon GO are proving that they’re not immune to growing too fast either. Niantic announced today that it is closing its LA studio and cancelling new and upcoming AR game titles.more…
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• Best Outdoor Grill Deals: Summer Savings on Charcoal, Kamado, Gas, Pellet and Portable Grills - CNET

  29-06-2023 18:46
  
  Summer is here -- the perfect time to upgrade your grilling setup. See the lowest prices for outdoor grills from Big Green Egg, Char-Broil, Kamado Joe and Weber.
  
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• Think Different about this bull run for Apple stock

  29-06-2023 18:39 via macdailynews.com
  
  Google and Tesla were both downgraded this week despite big rallies. Apple’s fundamentals put them in a different class, however, as the technical setup for Apple stock is just as strong, and this rally is still young, Sam Quirke writes for for MarketBeat on Thursday.Sam Quirke for MarketBeat:Apple… has been at the forefront of the tech-dominated rally that has helped the benchmark S&P 500 index gain 15% this year. Apple’s shares are not only up more than 50% the
  
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• SmartGym for iOS and Apple Watch gets major update with 74 new exercises, Routine Progress, more

  29-06-2023 18:33 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The popular fitness tracking app and Apple Editors’ Choice award-winner SmartGym for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch is out with a big update today. The release expands its database of exercises to almost 700, there’s a new Routine Progress feature, Apple Watch gets a number of upgrades, there’s a fresh history system, and more.more…
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• On Apple TV+ this week: ‘Hijack’ is now available

  29-06-2023 18:27 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.This guide will list all the Apple TV+ content you can watch today, divided into episodic shows or series and movies. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s $6.99-a-month service. If you want to know what’s on the way, check out our lis
  
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• Coming to Apple TV+: ‘The Morning Show’ returns on September 13

  29-06-2023 18:27 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s list of currently available content for Apple TV+ continues to grow, and so does the list of upcoming projects in the works. Films, limited series, specials, and multi-season series—Apple’s got lots of irons in the fire.Some of these projects have been officially announced and acknowledged by Apple, while others have been reported by the Hollywood press, which always has its ear to the ground about what projects actors, directors, and producers are involved in.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Kansas City, Missouri - CNET

  29-06-2023 17:56
  
  Kansas City, here we come. CNET guides you through KCMO’s internet options, from Google Fiber to Verizon 5G Home Internet.
  
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• Apple TV+ award-winning drama ‘The Morning Show,’ starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, returns for season three on September 13th

  29-06-2023 17:49 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ announced the highly anticipated third season of “The Morning Show,” starring and executive produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, will premiere globally on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 with the first two episodes. The 10-episode third season of the Emmy, SAG and Critics Choice award-winning drama, which has already received an early renewal for season four, is directed and executive produced by Mimi Leder, with Charlotte Stoudt serving as showrunner and execu
  
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• Deals: M2/Pro Mac mini up to $150 off, Belkin 15W MagSafe stands from $80, Anker ANC earbuds, more

  29-06-2023 17:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It’s Thursday, and that means a fresh batch of deals courtesy of 9to5Toys. On tap today, rare discounts have landed on M2/Pro Mac mini models as all-time low savings takes up to $150 off. Today also saw the debut of the new Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds, which arrive with a launch discount to $80. Then go get in on the Independence Day savings that is taking 20% off Belkin 15W MagSafe charging stands from $80. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunc
  
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• Skip Prime Day and save $320 on this brand-new Apple Watch right now

  29-06-2023 17:24 via macworld.com
  
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  Amazon’s Prime Day sale will surely bring big savings on the latest Apple Watches, but none will be as good as this: Amazon is selling a 45mm Apple Watch Series 7 in graphite with cellular for $429, a near-50 percent savings of $320, and the best price we’ve ever seen on a non-refurbished model.The Apple Watch Series 7 is a year old but isn’t drastically different than the Series 8. It was the same always-on display, EKG and blood-oxygen, 18-hour battery life, and watc
  
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• Plex hit with layoffs as ad-supported streaming service fails to deliver profits for media server company

  29-06-2023 17:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It’s been a tough week at Plex where the company has decided to let go of 20% of its workforce. Plex CEO Keith Valory blamed an unpredictable advertising market for the need to downsize.more…
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• Best MacBook Deals: Save $200 on the Latest M2 Models - CNET

  29-06-2023 17:13
  
  The new 15-inch MacBook Air is already discounted, and you can save $200 on the latest 13-inch M2 MacBook Air. MacBook Pro models are discounted by up to $250.
  
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• Razer's Cobra Gaming Mice Take a Little Bit From Their Siblings - CNET

  29-06-2023 17:00
  
  The new gaming mouse line morphs existing tech and design elements into an alternative for people who grip differently.
  
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• Formlabs Form 3 Plus 3D Printer Review: Complete Ecosystem Is too Pricey for Hobbyists - CNET

  29-06-2023 16:46
  
  What the Form 3 Plus does, it does very well, but its overly technical system might put off the average user.
  
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• Flagship ‘Morning Show’ returns to Apple TV+ in September for season 3

  29-06-2023 16:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV+ launched in 2019 with a small catalog of original series. Now one of those star-studded flagship shows is returning for its third season.
  “The Morning Show” will return to TV+ in September for a new 10-episode story arc.more…
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• iPad keyboard maker Brydge revived under new ownership; details on unpaid salaries and unfulfilled orders unknown

  29-06-2023 16:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In May, I published an in-depth exposé detailing the downfall of Brydge, the once-thriving startup making popular keyboard accessories for iPad users. At the time, Brydge told me that an acquisition of the company was in the works involving a “third party via a foreclosure process initiated by its senior lender.”That acquisition has now been revealed, with a company called Uinta Products announcing that it has acquired Brydge’s assets with support from investment firm C
  
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• Apple AirTag tracks down gravesite thieves who stole $62,000 worth of bronze vases

  29-06-2023 15:56 via macdailynews.com
  
  Hundreds of gravesites in Texas were robbed of tens of thousands of dollars worth of bronze vases, but an Apple AirTag helped police track down the thieves.
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  Deven Clarke for Click2Houston:Investigators say the suspects intended to sell the sentimental items as scrap metal.
  Before that could happen, officials say some of the loved ones affected took matters into their own hands and helped police find three of the suspected culprits.
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• Save Up to $200 on Hydrow Rowing Machines With These Fourth of July Deals - CNET

  29-06-2023 15:54
  
  Right now you can score a premium piece of equipment for your home gym for as little as $1,795 right now.
  
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• TSMC Arizona chip plant over budget and behind schedule; US workers blamed

  29-06-2023 15:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Construction work on TSMC’s Arizona chip plant, which is set to make chips for some older Apple devices, has run over budget and behind schedule – leading to plans to send over hundreds of additional workers from Taiwan to try to address the problems.
  The news follows concerns about safety at the plant, after multiple accidents, and a claim that an active shooter drill was used to disguise the need to evacuate the plant after a gas leak …more…
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• Snapchat has found more than 4 million people willing to pay it $4/month

  29-06-2023 15:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After launching a premium version of its platform, Snapchat reported a cool one million subscribers in just six weeks last summer. A year later, Snap is sharing a new milestone.more…
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• Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC review: There’s no way these new earbuds cost just $100

  29-06-2023 15:41 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Earlier this month, Anker revealed its new Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds. After getting a first look at them in person, I went home with a pair of the brand’s latest true wireless earbuds and have been daily driving them since. The verdict after a few weeks? These may be some of the more affordable options on the market, but the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC punch well above their weight class and may very well beout there. more…
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• Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids as Effective as Prescription Aids? - CNET

  29-06-2023 15:37
  
  OTC hearing aids may be new to the market, but a small study offers good news on how well they compare to prescription devices.
  
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• Asus Zenfone 10 Review: A Small Phone With Some Big Compromises - CNET

  29-06-2023 15:30
  
  It's small, it's powerful, but the Asus Zenfone 10 has some key shortcomings you should be aware of.
  
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• MacBook Air M2 vs M1: Spending $100 has never made more sense

  29-06-2023 15:26 via macworld.com
  
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  Our VerdictThe MacBook Air with M2 is a significant improvement over its predecessor. It offers better performance, a more modern design, an improved display and some small but excellent improvements. There will be many for whom the older model is more than adequate, but the newer model costs just $100/£100 more and offers so much more value for money so it is our recommendation.The M2 MacBook Air went on sale in July 2022. Compared to the M1 MacBook Air that launched i
  
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• Visual Look Up is getting a lot more useful in iOS 17

  29-06-2023 15:22 via macworld.com
  
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  When Apple launched iOS 15 back in 2021, the updated software included a new feature in Photos called Visual Look Up. This neat AI-powered tool can recognize animals, plants, and landmarks in your photos, and provide information about them when tapped.Here’s how it works: When you open a picture of some greenery in Photos, for example, you’ll notice a couple of small stars next to the information icon in the bottom bar, which means iOS has spotted something it recognizes. Ta
  
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• How to Work Out With Hearing Aids: 4 Essential Tips - CNET

  29-06-2023 15:20
  
  Just because you wear a hearing aid doesn’t mean you have to forgo your favorite workouts. Here’s how to keep them safe while hitting the gym.
  
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• Amazon Knocks $50 Off Top-Rated Bose QuietComfort Headphones and Earbuds - CNET

  29-06-2023 15:10
  
  Don't miss your chance to snag some of our favorite over-ear headphones and true wireless earbuds of 2023 at a discount.
  
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• iPhone Other and System Data storage: What it is and how to get rid of it

  29-06-2023 15:09 via macworld.com
  
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  I’m sure this sounds familiar: You’re trying to install the latest iOS release, upgrade to a new iPhone, take photos or record video, or just download that cool app everyone’s talking about, and your iPhone says the storage is full.You’ve already deleted every app you don’t think you need, and there’s still not enough space on your iPhone. So you open Settings, tap General, then iPhone Storage, and, sure enough, your iPhone is full. Worst of all, a&nb
  
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• As device management vendors test macOS Sonoma and iOS 17, IT teams should file bug reports with Apple

  29-06-2023 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’re heating up on the beta period for Apple’s fall releases as macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and tvOS 17 start on the journey of bug squashing and UI refinements. For IT professionals, this period isn’t a lull period – it’s a time when you should be working through your normal zero-touch deployment workflows to ensure nothing is broken that will stay broken by launch.more…
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• Apple Vision diary: Trying the $6,500 Varjo XR-3, to get a better sense of Vision Pro

  29-06-2023 14:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  There aren’t many cases of another company charging more than Apple for a similar product, but the Varjo XR-3 mixed-reality headset is a rare example.
  Not having been one of the chosen few to be invited to try Vision Pro (was it something I said?), I took advantage of an invitation to try what Varjo believes is the most advanced mixed-reality device available. In particular, I wanted to see whether it could change my view of the tech as something that doesn’t yet justify the steep p
  
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• Apple to argue against EU antitrust charge at hearing triggered by Spotify

  29-06-2023 14:51 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple will argue against a revised EU antitrust charge and a possible fine on Friday. The charge alleges that Apple prevents music streaming companies like Spotify from telling users about other ways to buy subscriptions outside of Apple’s App Store. The company will present its case to senior European Commission officials and their counterparts at national competition agencies at a closed hearing in Brussels.Foo Yun Chee for Reuters:EU antitrust enforcers earlier this year boosted their c
  
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• Save Up to 45% On Eero Wi-Fi 6 Routers and Bundles With This Early Prime Day Deal - CNET

  29-06-2023 14:44
  
  Deal of the day: Make drop zones a thing of the past with these mesh routers. Devices start at just $90.
  
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• There might be a very long wait until the next new Mac arrives

  29-06-2023 14:01 via macworld.com
  
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  June was a very good month for the Mac. Not only did we get to see the next version of macOS in Sonoma, but we also got a new 15-inch MacBook Air that’ll be a hit, a Mac Studio update, the M2 Ultra chip, and to top it all off, we finally got a new Apple silicon Mac Pro.That’s a whole lot of Mac goodness, which is great because they might need to hold us over for a while. Based on projected chip production schedules and the current state of the Mac lineup, it’s very pos
  
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• Here Are Today's Refinance Rates, June 29, 2023: Rates Increase - CNET

  29-06-2023 14:00
  
  Multiple important refinance rates trended upward this week. The Fed's interest rate hikes have affected the refinance market.
  
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