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• Epic decries ‘far too lenient’ 9th Circuit for Apple injunction pause in App Store case

  27-07-2023 23:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Epic is taking its legal fight with Apple to the Supreme Court, and the company behind the game Fortnite isn’t happily standing by for results.more…
  
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• This is what Apple’s doing to prevent Vision Pro dev kits from being left behind in a bar

  27-07-2023 23:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple opened applications for the Vision Pro developer kit on Monday, which means the headset will soon be in the hands of people outside of the company. Apple, however, is going to extreme lengths to ensure no details about the Vision Pro developer kit leak to the public…and to make sure one of them doesn’t get left behind in a bar.more…
  
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• Tested: Belkin’s new BoostCharge Pro is the perfect Apple Watch travel companion with built-in fast charger

  27-07-2023 23:02 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Earlier this year, Belkin launched a new addition to its lineup that looks to simplify traveling with your Apple Watch. The new Belkin BoostCharge Pro at first glance looks to arrive with some pretty unremarkable specs at first glance – 10,000mAh batteries with 20W USB-C are hardly anything to be excited about. But where the new release doeson the market is the built-in Apple Watch fast charger.
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• Verizon and AT&T raising prices for the second time this year, here’s who is impacted

  27-07-2023 22:59 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In the spring of this year, we saw both Verizon and AT&T raise their prices. Now both carriers have shared that customers on legacy plans will be seeing another increase between $2.50 and $3/month per line. Here are all the details.more…
  
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• Epic Games asks U.S. Supreme Court let Apple App Store order take effect

  27-07-2023 22:44 via macdailynews.com
  
  Epic Games on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a lower court ruling to take effect against Apple that could force the company to allow app makers to display alternative (lower) prices outside of the App Store.
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  Andrew Chung for Reuters:Epic, maker of the popular video game “Fortnite,” filed a request asking the nation’s highest court to lift a July 17 decision by the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to pause its ruling that u
  
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• Apple's Next iPhone Could Have an 'Action' Button - CNET

  27-07-2023 22:39
  
  According to a report, an Action button could be coming to the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.
  
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• Beware: Tricky phishing email targeting Twitter Blue subscribers with X rebranding confusion

  27-07-2023 22:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Twitter’s abrupt rebrand to the letter X is leaving a lot of users confused about the direction of the platform. With this comes an opportunity for cybercriminals, who are now taking advantage of the chaos with some of the most clever phishing emails I’ve ever seen…Update: Brevo (formally known as Sendinblue) has taken down the mailing list account used by the threat actors. In addition, a security engineer at Twitter confirmed that they are working to address the fake API acc
  
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• SpaceX and T-Mobile push forward on nebulous plans to use Starlink for phones

  27-07-2023 21:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Last year SpaceX and T-Mobile announced somewhat vague plans to turn Starlink into cell service for dead zones. A new filing with the FCC provides an update on the state of play so far.more…
  
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• Reddit Is Testing Its Own Version of Verified Accounts - CNET

  27-07-2023 21:20
  
  You might see some accounts marked as "Official" on the social media site.
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro and Pro‌ Max said to get Action button inspired by Apple Watch Ultra

  27-07-2023 21:11 via macdailynews.com
  
  The new iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are rumored to get a new “Action” button (think Apple Watch Ultra) that’s likely to be used for accessibility, shortcuts, silent mode, and more.
  Leaked CAD files show iPhone 15 Pro’s Action button, volume buttons, camera bump, and more (Image: 9to5Mac.com)
  Apple is rumored to be replacing the mute switch on the side of the new iPhone 15 Pro models with a single button. According to MacRumors, new code in the latest iOS 17 beta suggests th
  
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• Google's Genesis AI Tool Could Write the News. It Should Be Stopped - CNET

  27-07-2023 20:31
  
  Commentary: Generative AI isn't fit to write news stories. We should ensure it stays away.
  
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• Best PlayStation Deals: Save on Console Bundles, Games, Storage and More - CNET

  27-07-2023 20:00
  
  Snag discounts on PlayStation accessories and expand your gaming setup for less.
  
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• WhatsApp Launches Instant Video Messages - CNET

  27-07-2023 19:47
  
  The new feature can add more variety to your WhatsApp conversations.
  
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• Get Back on the Road in No Time With This $80 Portable Avapow Jump Starter - CNET

  27-07-2023 19:26
  
  This is a must-have for any vehicle's emergency kit, and it's $110 off right now at Walmart.
  
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• Coming to Apple TV+: ‘La Maison’, ‘The Pigeon Tunnel’, and ‘Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn’

  27-07-2023 19:24 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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• 'Harley Quinn': How to Watch Season 4 From Anywhere - CNET

  27-07-2023 19:13
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro Max may get $200 price increase, start at $1,299

  27-07-2023 19:11 via macdailynews.com
  
  Tim Long, an analyst at British bank Barclays, wrote in a note to clients that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 Pro models will likely be more expensive than the current models. He based this information on conversations with supply chain companies in Asia.
  iPhone 15 Pro Max (iPhone 15 Ultra) rendering based on CAD. (imagevia @UniverseIce)
  Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:In a research note this month, obtained by MacRumors, Long said he expects the iPhone 15 Pro to cost up to $100 more than the iPho
  
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• MLS Season Pass breaks viewership records with Lionel Messi debut

  27-07-2023 19:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple today announced that it had its 3 most-watched matches ever on MLS Season Pass in the past week, between July 19 – July 26.Although Apple did not specifically attribute the growth in viewership to anything in particular, the timing is obvious: last week saw the arrival of football superstar Lionel Messi join Inter Miami, with his MLS debut taking place on Friday, July 21.more…
  
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• A serial burglar, a teddy bear, and an AirTag walk into a bar…

  27-07-2023 18:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Filed under you-can’t-make-this-stuff-up, a South Carolina bar called the Sneaky Beagle has outsmarted a serial burglar with the help of an AirTag’d teddy bear and a decoy safe.more…
  
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• Apple TV+ unveils teaser for ‘The Morning Show’ season three, starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon

  27-07-2023 18:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Season three of global hit series “The Morning Show,” starring and executive produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, premieres globally on Wednesday, September 13th on Apple TV+.
  Apple TV+ today released a gripping teaser for the highly anticipated third season of “The Morning Show,” starring and executive produced by Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. The 10-episode third season of “The Morning Show” will premiere globally on Wednesday, Septe
  
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• The 15 Best Facial Sunscreens of 2023, Tested and Chosen From 50 Top Brands - CNET

  27-07-2023 18:00
  
  Reduce your risk of skin cancer and premature aging with the best facial sunscreens on the market. Here are my top picks.
  
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• Google delays launch of Find My Device network and trackers, benefiting Apple

  27-07-2023 18:00 via 9to5google.com
  
  Google at I/O 2023 announced that it would leverage the over 1 billion Android devices in use to find your lost items. The Find My Device (FMD) network was originally supposed to launch this summer, but Google is now delaying it. more…
  
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• You might be paying a lot more for the iPhone 15 Pro Max

  27-07-2023 17:55 via macworld.com
  
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  When it comes to the iPhone, the Pro and Pro Max models cost a premium over their non-pro counterparts. According to an analyst report, that premium could become more expensive this year.MacRumors reports that Barclays analyst Tim Long released a research note saying that the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro could be $1,099, which is a $100 increase over the current iPhone 14 Pro. However, the iPhone 15 Pro Max could be even higher—possibly starting at $1,299, which would increase the price
  
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• Grab a 4-pack of AirTags for just $85 in rare sale

  27-07-2023 17:45 via macworld.com
  
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  AirTags are a great way to keep tabs on things you own—keys, wallets, suitcases—that aren’t made by Apple. And today you can them for a great price: Amazon is selling a four-pack of AirTags for $85, a savings of $15 (or $31 if you buy four individually), and one of the best prices we’ve ever seen.AirTags are small circular Bluetooth trackers that add Find My support to non-Apple products. They connect to the Find My app just like an iPhone, Mac, or other Apple de
  
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• Thursday’s best deals: 15-inch M2 MacBook Air $100 off, MagSafe charger $29, more

  27-07-2023 17:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of today’s best deals are now live for Thursday and headlined by a return of the all-time low on Apple’s new 15-inch M2 MacBook Air. The recent release is now seeing a $100 discount to go alongside a perfect markdown on an official MagSafe Charger to take advantage of StandBy mode this fall at $29. And speaking of iPhone 14 accessories, a whole collection of Anker MagSafe power banks are also getting in on the savings and now start from $22. Hit the jump for all that and more in
  
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• Apple iPhone grew 6.1% in China as overall Chinese smartphone market declined 7.3% in Q2

  27-07-2023 16:47 via macdailynews.com
  
  According to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, Apple’s iPhone grew 6.1% in China even as the overall Chinese smartphone market declined 7.3% YoY in the second quarter of 2023.
  65.7 million smartphones shipped in China in 2Q23, a narrower decline of 2.1% compared to the same period last year. In the first half of the year, the Chinese market saw 130.9 million shipments, down 7.3% year-on-year (YoY).
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• Both Windows and Mac Users Can Grab an Office 2021 Lifetime License for Just $40 - CNET

  27-07-2023 16:22
  
  This StackSocial deal saves you up to $400 compared to Microsoft's price, and there's no recurring fees or payments.
  
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• Data breaches must be reported within 4 days, says SEC

  27-07-2023 16:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  There have been many cases of US companies covering up serious personal data breaches for months at a time – often only admitting to them when an outside source learns of it.
  This isn’t possible in Europe, where the law requires unauthorized access to personal data to be reported to regulators within three days, and now the US is finally adopting a similar requirement – even if it’s not for your benefit … more…
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• Flagship ‘Morning Show’ returns to Apple TV+ in September for season 3 [U]

  27-07-2023 16:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Updated with teaser trailer below. Original story from June 29 follows.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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• Proposed Big Tech regulator would issue a revocable license to Apple and others

  27-07-2023 15:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A bi-partisan proposal by two US senators has argued for the creation of a federal Big Tech regulator, with wide-ranging enforcement powers. It would issue operating licenses to tech giants, which ultimately could be revoked in the event that a company repeatedly ignored its rulings.
  Apple is directly referenced in a piece co-written by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) … more…
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• Apple TV+ debuts official trailer for sci-fi series ‘Invasion’ season two, premiering August 23rd

  27-07-2023 15:32 via macdailynews.com
  
  The second season of “Invasion,” from creators Simon Kinberg and David Weil, premieres globally on Wednesday, August 23rd on Apple TV+
  Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the second season of its epic series “Invasion,” which is set to make its global premiere with the first episode on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. From Academy Award-nominated and two-time Emmy Award-nominated producer Simon Kinberg, who serves as showrunner, and David Weil, “Invasion” is a s
  
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• Adobe launches ‘Generative Expand’ AI feature for Photoshop beta testers

  27-07-2023 15:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Back in May, Adobe brought the first taste of generative AI to its Photoshop beta. Now the feature set is expanding with the versatile “Generative Expand” coming to testers of the software. Here’s how the slick-looking capability works.more…
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• Why Apple CEO Tim Cook was initially denied an Apple Card

  27-07-2023 15:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook was initially turned down for an Apple Card, The Information reports.
​ Cook was denied his own company’s credit card because he’s a popular target for fraud.

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  Theron Mohamed for Business Insider:Apple’s CEO couldn’t get approved for his own company’s credit card during test runs ahead of its launch in August 2019, four sources told the tech-news outlet. Cook was denied because his public profile makes him a ta
  
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• Photoshop's New AI Tool Lets You Expand Images With New Scenery - CNET

  27-07-2023 15:00
  
  Adobe, like Microsoft and Google, see AI today best used to help humans, not replace them.
  
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• Take $124 Off the Hoover SmartWash Pet Complete Automatic Carpet Cleaner Machine - CNET

  27-07-2023 14:56
  
  Love owning a pet but hate cleaning up pet hair? Save time and money with the Hoover SmartWash Pet Complete Automatic Carpet Cleaner Machine.
  
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• Foldable iPhone in 2025 would help segment hit $100M/year within two years

  27-07-2023 14:33 via 9to5mac.com
  
  While it was at one point predicted that Apple would launch the first foldable iPhone in 2023 – something that obviously isn’t going to happen – it’s clearly a question of “when” rather than “if.”
  2025 has been suggested as another possible date, and a new market intelligence report echoes this, forecasting that Apple will help boost folding smartphone shipments to 100M by 2027 … more…
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• SpaceX Delays Launch of Enormous Satellite for Faster Rural Broadband - CNET

  27-07-2023 14:30
  
  The rocket company hopes for just a one-day launch delay for the Jupiter 3, a bus-sized spacecraft designed to quadruple Hughes' satellite broadband speeds.
  
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• Verizon 5G Home Internet: Good for Your Phone, but What About Your House? - CNET

  27-07-2023 14:00
  
  With gigabit speed potential and no data caps or contracts, this cellular broadband service could be a game-changer for some.
  
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• 'Twisted Metal': Release Date and How to Stream From Anywhere - CNET

  27-07-2023 14:00
  
  It's the latest video game adapted for the small screen, but don't expect The Last of Us vibes.
  
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• Refinance Rates for July 27, 2023: Rates Move Up - CNET

  27-07-2023 14:00
  
  Several benchmark refinance rates increased this week. If you're in the market for a refi, now's a good time to assess your options.
  
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• Here Are Today's Mortgage Rates on July 27, 2023: Rates Move Upward - CNET

  27-07-2023 14:00
  
  This week, some key mortgage rates crept higher. The Fed's interest rate hikes are increasing costs for prospective homebuyers.
  
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• Slack outage now fixed, but you may need to restart your apps

  27-07-2023 13:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Widespread reports of a Slack outage this morning were acknowledged by the company, which escalated its investigation from an initial report of “trouble sending messages” to a full-scale “outage” … more…
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• iPhone 15 prices could rise by $200 for Pro Max, claims analyst

  27-07-2023 13:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A Bloomberg report earlier this week suggested that iPhone 15 prices could be higher than those of the iPhone 14 lineup – at least, for the two Pro models. Now one analyst claims to have insight into the likely pricing.
  The base model iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus are predicted to remain at $799 and $899 respectively, while the two Pro models are said to be getting a significant price hike … more…
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• Get your back-to-school shopping done early with this $750 MacBook Air deal

  27-07-2023 13:00 via macworld.com
  
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  Don’t look now, but the new school year is just around the corner. And since you probably want a shiny new laptop, we’ve got a great deal for you: Amazon is selling the M1 MacBook Air for $750, a massive savings of $249 and matching the best price we’ve ever seen.This MacBook Air is from 2020 and has an M1 processor with seven GPU cores, but it’s still an incredible performer for everything a hard-working student throws at it. You’ll get a gorgeous design b
  
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• Three overlooked Apple apps you should start using right now

  27-07-2023 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Software–good software, at least–is in a continual state of evolution. It’s one of the most impressive things about the current state of affairs in technology, even if it’s something most of us take for granted. Once upon a time, you bought a device, and how it was at that point was basically how it was for the rest of its lifetime.But software can change and improve. Case in point: a recent story in the Wall Street Journal suggested that opinions on Apple Maps h
  
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• England vs. Australia Livestream: How to Watch 5th Test Ashes Cricket From Anywhere - CNET

  27-07-2023 11:40
  
  The Wallabies go in search of their first series victory in England for over twenty years.
  
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• Don’t miss out on a one-year Costco Gold Star Membership and a Digital Costco Shop Card for $60

  27-07-2023 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  Making a budget last can be difficult whether you’re shopping for yourself or restocking the pantry for the whole family. Bulk shopping is one way to try cutting costs, and you can also cut down on errand trips if you get it all done in one place. The economical choice might be getting a Costco One-Year Gold Star Membership for $60 also gets you a $30 Digital Costco Shop Card*. Shop at Costco for food, home goods, and more Whether you’re shopping for tonight or pur
  
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• Australia vs. Nigeria: How to Watch FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Game Live From Anywhere - CNET

  27-07-2023 10:00
  
  Host nation take on the Super Falcons in Brisbane.
  
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• Macworld Podcast: Your hot takes on big iMacs, iOS 17 features, Apple GPT, and more

  27-07-2023 09:30 via macworld.com
  
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  On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, it’s all about your hot takes! You have thoughts on the latest happenings in the world of Apple! Let’s hear what you have to say!This is episode 850 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Listen to episode 850 on Apple Podcasts
  Listen to episode 850 on SpotifyThis episode is all about Macworld reader and listener hot takes. You have thoughts and we’re going to share and respond to what you wrote. All of the comm
  
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• Samsung continues to bet on the foldable market with the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5

  27-07-2023 05:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Some might argue that smartphones have reached a peak level where year-on-year evolutions don’t seem so great. At the same time, some companies have been experimenting with different things – and Samsung is one of them. The South Korean company on Wednesday announced the new Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5, which show that it still believes in the foldable market.
  Read on as we detail what’s new with these phones and what they mean for the whole market.more…
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