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• Apple asks US Supreme Court to reconsider latest ruling in Epic Games case

  03-07-2023 23:33 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After a prolonged court battle between Epic Games and Apple following Fortnite’s removal from the App Store, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Apple could no longer prohibit iOS developers from selling content in their apps using third-party payment platforms. The company tried to appeal the ruling with the judge but was denied. Now Apple is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider the decision.more…
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• Apple is changing the charging port with iPhone 15, and it won’t be like the last time

  03-07-2023 23:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  When Apple unveils the iPhone 15 line in two months, it will also announce the first charging port change since the iPhone 5. For a lot of iPhone users, however, nothing will change with how the iPhone is charged.more…
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• 9to5Mac Daily: July 3, 2023 – Apple Card drama, smart displays, more

  03-07-2023 22:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• Apple Music continues to trail Spotify in US, virtually tied with Amazon Music

  03-07-2023 22:04 via 9to5mac.com
  
  While there isn’t much insight into how the streaming music wars are playing out, a new report from Music Business Worldwide hopes to share some perspective.more…
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• Best Pillows of 2023 - CNET

  03-07-2023 22:00
  
  The right pillow can unlock the best sleep of your life. We've tested the top pillow brands on the market to help find you the perfect sleep based on your needs.
  
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• Top Five New Features in iPadOS 17

  03-07-2023 21:44 via macrumors.com
  
  While iPadOS 17 has adopted almost all of the features that are available in iOS 17, there are also several additions designed specifically for the larger display of the iPad. In our latest video, we've highlighted the best new features available for the ‌iPad‌ in the ‌iPadOS 17‌ update.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Updated Lock Screen - In ‌iPadOS 17‌, the ‌iPad‌ gets the Lock Screen customization features that came to the iP
  
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• Why Apple Is Moving Your Health Information to the iPad - CNET

  03-07-2023 21:41
  
  Here's how Apple says the iPad will change the way you see your wellness information this fall, and how it may open the door for more apps.
  
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• WhatsApp Lets You Move Messages to Your New Phone: How to Do It - CNET

  03-07-2023 21:39
  
  You no longer need a third-party backup app to move your WhatsApp chats and media over to your new phone.
  
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• How to limit iPhone Photos app access for apps with iOS 17

  03-07-2023 21:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the new privacy improvements with iOS 17 is a new embedded Photos picker for third-party apps plus alerts about which apps have full access to your photo library. Follow along for how to limit iPhone Photos app access for apps with iOS 17.more…
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• Intel prevented Apple from making a 15-inch MacBook Air: “It just did not say ‘Air’ to us” 

  03-07-2023 20:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air has been a hit among early buyers, including yours truly. In a new interview with Inc, Apple product marketing executives explain what went into creating the machine – attributing it largely to the flexibility provided by Apple Silicon chips compared to Intel. more…
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• Apple Store database app Facades just got a new set of enhancements

  03-07-2023 19:35 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The great Apple Store knowledge base app Facades is out with a nice update just in time for the holiday weekend in the US. Version 1.2 introduces a range of enhancements, including new ways to browse locations and discover information. more…
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• Apple preps new display that can serve as a smart home display when idle

  03-07-2023 19:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  In the latest Power On newsletter for Bloomberg News, Mark Gurman reports that Apple is working on a new Mac external display option that can serve as a smart home display when idle.
  Apple’s 27-inch 5K Retina Studio Display
  Benjamin Mayo for 9to5Mac:Apple is also working on other monitor options, likely aimed as direct successors to the Pro Display XDR and Apple Studio Display.
  The smart display would run using an iOS device chip, but that doesn’t come as much surprise given the Stud
  
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• Student Loan Forgiveness Has Fallen. Experts Share Next Steps for Borrowers - CNET

  03-07-2023 19:00
  
  While the Biden administration works on alternative paths to forgiveness, here's what you can do now.
  
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• Your Mac screen could one day act as a smart display, according to report

  03-07-2023 18:54 via macworld.com
  
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  StandBy, one of a number of appealing new features in this year’s iOS 17 software update, enables iPhones to act as smart displays when plugged in and not otherwise in use. This means they can serve a secondary function as a reduced-brightness (or red-tinted) digital alarm clock with a few useful widgets while charging overnight. But based on a new report, Apple is considering a similar feature for the Mac.Of course, your Mac is less likely to be sitting beside your bed during the
  
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• Best Budget Laptop 2023: 7 Top Picks Starting at $300 - CNET

  03-07-2023 18:51
  
  Find a great laptop for less. Here are the best budget laptops tested and reviewed by CNET editors.
  
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• The next generation of AirPods will focus on high-end health, hearing features

  03-07-2023 18:13 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s 4th-generation AirPods and 3rd-gen AirPods launch is approaching, and a major leak has revealed some new details about the next version of the company’s hugely popular wireless earbuds. These include new health features (covering both hearing and body temperature monitoring) and a switch from Lightning to USB-C.The leaker-analyst Mark Gurman focused on the next generation of AirPods in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, and while some elements have been m
  
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• Best Laptop 2023: The 11 Laptops We Recommend - CNET

  03-07-2023 18:10
  
  From Mac to HP, we've reviewed the best laptops on the market. Through our rigorous testing process, we've identified a list of the best laptops for any need.
  
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• 15-inch MacBook Air only possible with Apple Silicon

  03-07-2023 18:04 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple in June introduced the 15-inch MacBook Air, the world’s best 15-inch laptop. With an expansive 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, the incredible performance of M2, up to 18 hours of battery life, and a silent, fanless design, the new MacBook Air brings power and portability — all in the world’s thinnest 15-inch laptop.
  Only possible with Apple silicon, the 15-inch MacBook Air is the world’s best 15-inch laptop. It comes in four gorgeous finishes, including starlight,
  
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• Apple Says Latest 13-Inch MacBook Air Now Supports Bluetooth 5.3

  03-07-2023 18:00 via macrumors.com
  
  While the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M2 chip initially supported Bluetooth 5.0 when it was released in July 2022, the laptop now supports the faster and more reliable Bluetooth 5.3 standard, according to Apple's tech specs.
  Apple updated the 13-inch MacBook Air's tech specs page to say Bluetooth 5.3 after introducing the 15-inch MacBook Air with Bluetooth 5.3 at WWDC earlier this month. The latest standard offers faster and more reliable connectivity with Bluetooth accessories, and improved po
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro again said to come in new ‘crimson’ color; new green color planned for iPhone 15

  03-07-2023 17:58 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Back in February, 9to5Mac reported that Apple is planning a new dark red color option as this year’s “exclusive” iPhone 15 Pro color. Now, a second source corroborates these plans in a new post on Weibo. The source also adds that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be available in a new green color option. more…
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• 15-inch M2 MacBook Air now $100 off in Monday’s best deals, AirPods 3 hit $110, more

  03-07-2023 17:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of Monday’s best discounts are now live and kicking off the new work week. Courtesy of 9to5Toys, we have a fresh collection of the best Apple July 4th deals that come headlined by an all-time low on Apple’s 15-inch M2 MacBook Air at $100 off. That’s joined by a rare chance to save on AirPods 3 from $110, alongside upwards of $649 in savings on 24-inch M1 iMac at new all-time lows. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• Apple TV+ cancels Patricia Arquette’s ‘High Desert’ after season 1

  03-07-2023 17:22 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ has canceled the generally well-reviewed “High Desert,” starring Patricia Arquette, after one season.
  “High Desert” is an eight-episode dark comedy series, starring and executive produced by Patricia Arquette, which premiered globally on May 17, 2023 on Apple TV+.
  “High Desert” follows Peggy (Patricia Arquette), an on-again-off-again addict who decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother, with whom she lived in the small desert
  
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• Anker’s new Nano Power Bank plugs right into your iPhone 14 with built-in Lightning connector

  03-07-2023 17:11 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Anker today is launching its latest iPhone 14 accessory. Pairing a MFi Lightning connector with a 5,000mAh battery, the new Anker Nano Power Bank is thefor making sure you always have an easy way to juice up your handset – especially for compact everyday carry setups. more…
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• Best Internet Providers in Cincinnati - CNET

  03-07-2023 17:00
  
  What internet service providers exist in the Queen City? We’ll break down the fiber, 5G and cable options in this guide.
  
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• Apple Vision Diary: After a top-end headset, what can a Quest 2 tell me?

  03-07-2023 16:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  From one extreme to the other! I recently got the chance to try a $6,500 enterprise mixed-reality headset, and I’ve also been experimenting with the $300 , to see whether there’s a place in my life for this type of tech as I wait for a more affordable Apple Vision Product.
  I mentioned before that I’d previously bought what was then the Oculus Go, and the novelty had rather quickly worn off, but one commenter did make a fair point about that: that the Go was more about 360-degr
  
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• Apple is working to better position AirPods as a hearing aid

  03-07-2023 16:34 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is prepping major new hearing health and body-temperature features for AirPods, planning cheaper models, a transition to USB-C charging ports, and exploring how it could better position AirPods as a hearing aid, Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg News.
  AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:The capabilities will come in addition to already-announced software features that were part of iOS 17, as well as plans for new AirPods Pro and Max models.
  The company is working on
  
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• Hands-On: Xreal Air AR Glasses - CNET

  03-07-2023 16:00
  
  Each lens of the Xreal Air AR glasses features a 1080p display that acts as a second monitor for any USB-C or HDMI device.
  
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• Geo-Blocking Explained: What It Is and How You Can Bypass It - CNET

  03-07-2023 16:00
  
  Your location can determine what you can and can't see online.
  
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• Full-Body AI Scans Could Be the Future of Preventive Medicine - CNET

  03-07-2023 16:00
  
  Body scan companies say they can diagnose cancer faster and that AI can make it cheaper. But there's a gap between that dream and the medical community's reality.
  
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• Deregulated Electricity Is Coming to Lubbock, Texas - CNET

  03-07-2023 16:00
  
  A challenge to Lubbock Power & Light's plan to exit the Southwest Power Pool electrical grid may delay the transition to a competitive market until 2024, giving residents more time to choose a supplier.
  
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• Just $50 Gets You Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Lifetime Licenses - CNET

  03-07-2023 15:46
  
  This bundle deal is a great way to upgrade your current computer with two lifetime licenses for a one-time fee.
  
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• Apple’s weighting in the S&P 500 has swelled to 7.6%, the biggest of any one stock in index’s history

  03-07-2023 15:34 via macdailynews.com
  
  The share price of Apple, by far the world’s most valuable company, with a market capitalization over $3 trillion, has surged 49% so far this year, increasing its weight in stock indexes to record levels. The company’s weighting in the S&P 500 has swelled to 7.6%, the biggest of any one stock in the history of the benchmark index, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices.Lewis Krauskopf for Reuters:That hefty weighting means moves in Apple’s shares have an outsized influence
  
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• Report sheds light on the future of AirPods with next-gen health, hearing features

  03-07-2023 15:18 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s 4th-generation AirPods launch is approaching, and a major leak has revealed some new details about the next version of the company’s hugely popular wireless earbuds. These include new health features (covering both hearing and body temperature monitoring) and a switch from Lightning to USB-C.The leaker-analyst Mark Gurman focused on the 4th-gen AirPods in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, and while some elements have been mentioned before by Gurman and o
  
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• Apple forced to make ‘drastic’ cuts to Vision Pro production forecasts

  03-07-2023 15:08 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has been forced to make “drastic” cuts to production forecasts for its Apple Vision Pro spatial computer, Financial Times reports. The complexity of the headset design and difficulties in production are reportedly behind the scaling back of targets.
  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.
  Qianer Liu, Patrick McGee, and Kana Inagaki for Financial Times:[P]lans for a
  
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• Best Unlimited Data Plans for July 2023 - CNET

  03-07-2023 15:00
  
  Picking an unlimited data plan for your phone isn't always as easy as it should be, so we compared the latest and best options from AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile to help you get the best one.
  
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• Best Early Best Buy Black Friday in July Deals Available Now - CNET

  03-07-2023 14:55
  
  You can cash in on some early deals on top tech at Best Buy right now.
  
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• TweetDeck down for some, likely due to amplified rate-limiting

  03-07-2023 14:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Some Twitter users are reporting that TweetDeck is down for them. Some are seeing the web app stalled with “Loading” spinners; others are getting Retry buttons that do nothing; and yet others are seeing populated columns frozen in time …more…
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• OnePlus Pad Review: The Flip Side of the Pixel Tablet - CNET

  03-07-2023 14:00
  
  There may not be a better $479 Android tablet than this, but it'll cost a bit more to unlock its full potential.
  
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• Mortgage Rates for July 3, 2023: Rates Increased - CNET

  03-07-2023 14:00
  
  This week, a handful of notable mortgage rates crept higher. As interest rates surge, it's getting more expensive to buy a house.
  
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• Current Refinance Rates on July 3, 2023: Rates Rise - CNET

  03-07-2023 14:00
  
  Multiple benchmark refinance rates moved higher this week. Though refinance rates change daily, experts expect rates to continue to climb.
  
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• Apple Is Reportedly Working on a Mac Monitor That Becomes a Smart Home Display When Idle

  03-07-2023 13:44 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is working on a new external monitor for Macs that also functions as a kind of smart home display while not in use, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman.
  Writing in the subscriber version of his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says that Apple is developing multiple new monitor offerings, some of which are likely to be successors to its Studio Display and Pro Display XDR, and one that could have smart standby features powered by an onboard iOS chip.If Gurman's claim is accurate, i
  
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• Twitter rate limits even dumber than we thought; Reddit winning continues

  03-07-2023 13:35 via 9to5mac.com
  
  When your business model is selling eyeballs to advertisers, it’s hard to imagine anything dumber than blocking access to your own site and telling users to go outside instead, yet somehow Twitter rate limits are a real thing.
  But analysis suggests that this may be even dumber than we thought, as it appears to be a Twitter bug that created the “emergency” that saw the rate limits introduced in the first place …more…
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• 14 iOS 17 Features Apple Is Adding to Your iPhone - CNET

  03-07-2023 13:00
  
  The iPhone software adds new features to the Phone app, FaceTime calls and iMessage chats.
  
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• If Apple is worth $3 trillion, why does it keep nickel and diming us?

  03-07-2023 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 only way is upsellOne of the quirkier stories we covered last week centered on a simple Velcro strap.Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro headset, you see, is rather heavy,
  
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• Gurman: Apple to Release USB-C AirPods Pro Case, Likely Alongside iPhone 15 Launch

  03-07-2023 12:21 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is likely to release a USB-C charging case for AirPods Pro alongside the launch of the iPhone 15 lineup this fall, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said the shift was in line with the same switch from Lightning to USB-C that is expected to happen across the iPhone 15 series this year.
  Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported in March that Apple would release a second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case later this year. Kuo said
  
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• Report: Vision Pro Headset's Complex Design Forcing Apple to Make 'Drastic' Production Cuts

  03-07-2023 10:50 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has been forced to make "drastic cuts" to production forecasts for its Vision Pro mixed reality headset due to the complexity of its design and difficulties in production, reported the Financial Times on Monday.
  Apple's $3,500 headset is set to go on sale early next year, but analysts have suggested the lengthy gap between its unveiling at WWDC in June and official launch could be more to do with supply chain problems than a way to give developers time to create apps for the device.
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• Apple reportedly slashes Vision Pro headset shipment targets

  03-07-2023 10:12 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Financial Times is reporting this morning that Apple has significantly cut its targets for Apple Vision Pro unit shipments. Down from an expected million units per year, Apple will now only make around 400,000 Vision Pro headsets in 2024.
  This is due to manufacturing issues arising from the headset’s complex design. Plans for a more affordable second-generation headset have also been delayed, according to the report. more…
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• Take half off this space-saving 6-in-1 charger through July 14

  03-07-2023 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  Deal Days has come to Macworld, bringing savings that rival Prime Day on a host of gadgets. And if you already have a lot of gadgets, here’s a particular one you need to look at. It’s the InCharge X Max Charging Cable, and its ingenious design means that you can finally consolidate all those different chargers that have been tangled up on your desk.Each end of this cable has a “keyring” configuration that lets you flip out a different connector. You’ve got
  
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• Apple Weather App Now Offers Next-Hour Precipitation Notifications on iPhone in Australia

  03-07-2023 04:00 via macrumors.com
  
  iPhone users in Australia can now receive next-hour precipitation forecasts and notifications from the Weather app, according to an updated Apple support document.
  "Next-hour precipitation forecasts and precipitation notifications are available for Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States," the document says. "The information is provided by Apple using data from national weather services."Apple says next-hour precipitation forecasts are "hyperlocal" and "down to the minute."
  
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• Apple @ Work Podcast: Virtualization in the age of Apple Silicon

  03-07-2023 02:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
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