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• Apple Music’s new ‘Discovery Station’ helps subscribers discover new music

  08-08-2023 23:28 via macdailynews.com
  
  Spotify’s “Discover” feature uses a custom algorithm to diagnose user taste and recommend new songs based on likes and behavior. It’s “Discover Weekly,” playlist, which is unique to every user and offers 30 new songs each week, has been highly successful. Now, Apple Music will be offering a similar product with it’s new “Discovery Station.”Jena Greene
 for TheStreet:It appears that Apple has quietly launched “Discovery Station,&rd
  
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• Here’s what’s new with the redesigned World Clock in watchOS 10

  08-08-2023 22:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Seven native Apple Watch apps have been overhauled with watchOS 10, one of which is the World Clock app that’s received a beautiful new aesthetic. Follow along for what’s new with the World Clock Apple Watch app in watchOS 10.more…
  
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• Tested: Anker’s new Nano Lightning Power Bank is better late than never

  08-08-2023 22:51 via 9to5toys.com
  Anker just launched its new Nano Lightning Power Bank. It’s a simple and yet equally peculiar charging accessory for iPhone 14, with a compact build, 5,000mAh internal battery, and the signature fold out Lightning connector. All of which are reasons why it hasn’tsince I unboxed it.
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• Apple iPhone 15 Pro models said to feature all-new titanium chassis

  08-08-2023 22:49 via macdailynews.com
  
  The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 15 Ultra are widely rumored to feature an all-new titanium chassis, which would be a major design change for the iPhone. Titanium is lighter and more durable than stainless steel, which could make the iPhone 15 Pro models more comfortable to hold, but also more resistant to damage. It would also be a significant upgrade from the stainless steel design that has been used on the iPhone since the seminal iPhone X in 2017.
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• TSMC to build $11 billion chip plant in Germany with other chipmakers

  08-08-2023 22:09 via macdailynews.com
  
  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has agreed to build a €10 billion ($11 billion) plant in Germany in partnership with Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors NV, and Robert Bosch GmbH.Debby Wu and Aggi Cantrill for Bloomberg News:The planned fab will be 70% owned by TSMC, which will operate the facility in the city of Dresden, with Infineon, NXP and Bosch each holding a 10% equity stake, subject to regulatory approval, the companies said Tuesday in a joint statement.
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• IT solutions firm CDW now offers Apple Business Essentials to its customers

  08-08-2023 21:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Business Essentials launched in 2021 as a subscription service for companies using iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. CDW, an IT solutions firm that serves business across various industries, is now offering Apple Business Essentials to its customers.more…
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: August 8, 2023 – iPhone 15 storage configurations, more

  08-08-2023 21:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Enjoy the podcast? Shop
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• Amazon Knocks Up to 59% Off Some of the PS5's Most Popular Games - CNET

  08-08-2023 21:11
  
  You can add top-rated games like God of War: Ragnarök and Spider-Man: Miles Morales to your library for a lot less right now.
  
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• iOS 17 Developer Beta 5 is out now

  08-08-2023 21:08 via macworld.com
  
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  The first iOS 17 Developer Beta was released on the first day of WWDC, as is tradition. While it is meant for developers to begin building apps using new frameworks and APIs, and to test and send bug reports if their apps don’t work with the new software, it is technically available to anyone with a developer account.In fact, the Developer Beta used to require a paid membership to the developer program, which costs $99 a year. With iOS 17, Apple changed its policy to allow even th
  
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• How to download macOS Sonoma beta: Developer Beta 5 is now available

  08-08-2023 20:54 via macworld.com
  
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  If you don’t want to wait to install the next version of macOS – which we now know will be called Sonoma after Apple revealed all the details at WWDC in June, you can join the beta program and try it out on your Mac before it is released to the public in September or October.
  The developer beta of macOS 14 Sonoma has been available to download since June 5. This year the developer beta isn’t just available to developers who have paid to join Apple’s Developer Pro
  
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• iOS 17 beta 5 Live Voicemail prompt reduces confusion, but it’s still confusing 

  08-08-2023 20:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the headlining features of iOS 17 is Live Voicemail, which lets you view a real-time transcription of the message someone is leaving you as they speak. In today’s new iOS 17 beta 5, Apple has made a tweak to the message prompt that callers hear when Live Voicemail kicks in, likely in an attempt to reduce confusion.
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• NBA’s local TV rights draw interest from Apple, other tech and media companies

  08-08-2023 20:43 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple, ESPN-owner Disney, Amazon, DirecTV, and Alphabet’s YouTube have expressed interest in streaming local NBA games, potentially taking over rights now held by a broadcaster in bankruptcy, Gerry Smith reports for Bloomberg News citing “people familiar with the matter.”:The media and tech giants are open to acquiring local rights held by Diamond Sports Group, but only if they can obtain a critical mass of teams, said one of the people, who asked not to be identified discussin
  
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• You Can Now Buy LG's Massive Wireless OLED TV for an Equally Massive Price - CNET

  08-08-2023 20:42
  
  The 97-inch version can be yours for $30,000.
  
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• macOS Sonoma: Top 10 features to look forward to this fall [Video]

  08-08-2023 20:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After using macOS Sonoma on a day-to-day basis for the last month and a half, I’ve been able to distill...
  
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• Gizmodo editor-in-chief sues Apple, alleges ‘Tetris’ film on Apple TV+ copied his book

  08-08-2023 20:21 via macdailynews.com
  
  Dan Ackerman, editor-in-chief of tech-news website Gizmodo, sued Apple, the Tetris Company, and others in Manhattan federal court on Monday, alleging that they adapted his book about the landmark video game “Tetris” into a feature film without his permission.Blake Brittain for Reuters:Ackerman said he sent his book “The Tetris Effect” in 2016 to the Tetris Company, which allegedly copied it for the movie and threatened to sue him if he pursued his own film or television s
  
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• Apple releases new AirPods developer beta firmware for iOS 17

  08-08-2023 20:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In addition to iOS 17 developer beta 5, Apple has issued a new round of AirPods developer beta firmware.more…
  
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• Apple among tech companies eyeing local NBA streaming rights as Bally Sports falls

  08-08-2023 19:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV+ is home to a growing catalog of basketball dramas and documentaries. In the future, Apple could potentially add live NBA games to the mix, according to Bloomberg.more…
  
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• The entry-level M3 Max MacBook Pro could have a 16-core CPU and 48GB of RAM

  08-08-2023 19:44 via macworld.com
  
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  We have previously reported about Apple testing multiple Macs using its upcoming M3 processor line. Most recently it was revealed that the Mac mini with a base-level M3 is on Apple’s test benches, but that’s just the latest in a string of future Macs in testing.The latest is the most powerful yet: A MacBook Pro with an M3 Max. That’s the largest single-die configuration of the upcoming chip, and the most powerful to appear in a MacBook Pro—the M3 Ultra would be t
  
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• Gizmodo editor-in-chief sues Apple, alleging ‘Tetris’ movie on TV+ rips off his book

  08-08-2023 19:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In March, Apple TV+ premiered its new “Tetris” movie starring Taron Egerton, which is based on true events and tells the story around bringing the hit puzzle game to the United States.A new lawsuit, however, accuses Apple, the Tetris Company, and others of ripping off a book written by Gizmodo’s editor-in-chief as the basis of the film.more…
  
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• I Tried Trifecta's Organic Meal Delivery to See if It's Worth the Money - CNET

  08-08-2023 19:14
  
  Prepared meals for carb and calorie counters and the fitness-focused but are Trifecta Nutrition healthy meal plans worth the hefty price tag?
  
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• I Tried Trifecta's MostlyOrganic Meal Delivery to See if It's Worth the Money - CNET

  08-08-2023 19:14
  
  Prepared meals for carb and calorie counters and the fitness-focused but are Trifecta Nutrition healthy meal plans worth the hefty price tag?
  
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• Apple releases iOS 17 developer beta 5

  08-08-2023 19:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Fire up those software updates, folks, iOS 17 beta 5 is now available. The fifth developer beta versions of iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS Sonoma are also out today.more…
  
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• Google’s AI-powered code editor enables Android, iOS, and web dev online

  08-08-2023 19:03 via 9to5google.com
  
  Google has taken the wraps off of “Project IDX,” which will provide everything you need for development – including Android and iOS emulators – enhance it with AI, and deliver it to your web browser.more…
  
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• Netflix just released its Game Controller app for iPhone and iPad

  08-08-2023 19:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Netflix used to mail out movies on DVDs. Now it makes a phone app for playing video games on your TV.more…
  
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• Best Lenovo Laptop Deals: Serious Savings on ThinkPad, Yoga and Legion Models - CNET

  08-08-2023 18:54
  
  The flagship ThinkPad X1 Carbon and slim ThinkPad T14s are more than half off right now. You'll also find deep discounts on a Yoga two-in-one and Legion gaming laptop.
  
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• AEP Ohio Electric Bill Prices Spike by Nearly 30% - CNET

  08-08-2023 18:40
  
  Here's what you need to know about a recent AEP Ohio energy bill hike and how you can choose your energy provider.
  
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• YouTube TV is partially broken on iOS and iPad with buffering issues, fix coming

  08-08-2023 18:18 via 9to5google.com
  
  If you’re experiencing issues with YouTube TV or live content on YouTube through an Apple device, you’re not alone, as Google has confirmed an ongoing issue with YouTube TV on iOS devices (both iPhone and iPad).more…
  
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• Today Only: Grab This Simple Analog Air Fryer for Just $20 (Save $50) - CNET

  08-08-2023 18:11
  
  Need an air fryer? Get this 3.7-quart Bella Pro Series model for the cost of a take-out meal with this one-day deal at Best Buy.
  
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• Protect Your Home on a Budget With Security Camera and Smart Lock Deals at Woot - CNET

  08-08-2023 18:04
  
  Effective home security doesn't have to break the bank. Snag some affordable equipment from for less right now at Woot.
  
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• Nomad lights up Apple Watch with limited edition Glow in the Dark Sport Band

  08-08-2023 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Nomad is back with a new limited edition Apple Watch Sport Band. But this time, it comes with a fun twist – a Glow in the Dark design. Here’s a hands-on look at this new Apple Watch band that has a nice off-white finish in daylight and a shine in the dark.more…
  
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• Tim Bajarin: Apple won’t create a ChatGPT competitor

  08-08-2023 17:59 via macdailynews.com
  
  In July Mark Gurman reported for Bloomberg News that Apple has an onging internal generative AI project: “Apple employees say the company’s tool essentially replicates Bard, ChatGPT and Bing AI, and doesn’t include any novel features or technology. The system is accessible as a web application and has a stripped-down design not meant for public consumption. As such, Apple has no current plans to release it to consumers, though it is actively working to improve its underlying mo
  
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• Spotify expands availability of the one feature Apple Music should copy

  08-08-2023 17:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Spotify launched its AI-powered personal DJ feature back in February, which it describes as a “curated lineup of music alongside commentary around the tracks and artists we think you’ll like in a stunningly realistic voice.”The company has now announced that the AI DJ feature is expanding to a handful of new countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa, plus to users in Australia and New Zealand.more…
  
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• Deals: M1 iPad Pro now starts from $660, M2 Mac mini $120 off, Level HomeKit locks, more

  08-08-2023 17:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of today’s best deals are now live for Tuesday, and 9to5Toys has your insider scoop on the best of the best offers. Headlining all of the offers, Apple’s 12.9- and 11-inch M1 iPad Pro now start from $660 with rare discounts taking as much as $499 off. Those who want a more recent Apple Silicon machine will surely want to check out the up to $120 off M2 Mac mini discounts. Plus, Level’s invisible HomeKit smart locks now start from $146. Hit the jump for all that and more in
  
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• Take Up to $700 Off Select Intel Laptops at Best Buy - CNET

  08-08-2023 17:26
  
  From basic everyday models to portable 2-in-1 options and gaming laptops, you can save big when you upgrade to a new laptop right now.
  
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• WhatsApp now lets you share your screen over video calls

  08-08-2023 17:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  WhatsApp is becoming more like your standard video calling service thanks to a new feature rolling out now.more…
  
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• Amazon Is Holding a Prime Day Sale in October Again - CNET

  08-08-2023 16:49
  
  The retail giant confirms there will be a Prime Big Deal Days event in the fall, but we're still waiting for an exact date.
  
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• Apple TV+ debuts trailer for new series ‘The Changeling,’ starring LaKeith Stanfield

  08-08-2023 16:43 via macdailynews.com
  
  Eight-part drama series “The Changeling,” starring and executive produced by LaKeith Stanfield, premieres with the first three episodes on Friday, September 8, 2023 on Apple TV+.
  Apple TV+ today revealed the trailer for “The Changeling,” an upcoming eight-part drama starring and executive produced by Academy Award nominee LaKeith Stanfield. “The Changeling” will make its global debut with the first three episodes on Friday, September 8, 2023 on Apple TV+, foll
  
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• These Midrange Noise-Canceling Sony Headphones Are Over $100 Off at Amazon - CNET

  08-08-2023 16:40
  
  If you like a little extra bass, these over-ear Sonys are a great pick, and you can snag them on sale for $148 right now.
  
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• Snag the Epson XP-6100 for $70 Off and Print Stunning Photos at Home - CNET

  08-08-2023 16:35
  
  This Epson photo printer has wireless connectivity, and a convenient touchscreen control panel. Get it for just $100 at Newegg.
  
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• Take $200 off the 15-inch MacBook Air in new all-time-low discount

  08-08-2023 16:02 via macworld.com
  
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  The 15-inch MacBook Air only joined Apple’s lineup in June, and it’s already one of our favorite Macs of all time, hitting the sweet spot for price and performance. And today it’s an even better value: Amazon is selling the 15-inch MacBook Air with 256GB of storage for $1,099, a savings of $200 and the best price we’ve ever seen.The 15-inch MacBook Air has Apple’s refreshed design that looks a lot like a MacBook Pro. It’s all built around an amazing 1
  
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• Apple tests new ultra-powerful M3 Max 3nm chip bound first for MacBook Pro

  08-08-2023 16:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is testing its most powerful MacBook Pro chip yet, the M3 Max. The chip has 16 main processing cores and 40 graphics cores, making it significantly more powerful than the M1 Max chip that powers the current MacBook Pro models. The M3 Max chip is expected to debut in a new high-end MacBook Pro laptop, codenamed J514, in 2023.Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:The central processing unit includes 12 high-performance cores, which handle demanding tasks like video editing, and four efficiency core
  
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• USB-C confirmed for the iPhone 15 in new leaked part images

  08-08-2023 15:36 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The iPhone 15 leaks are becoming even steadier. After the bezels and Action button broke cover this week, we now have a look at perhaps the biggest change of all: a USB-C port.We’ve known that the iPhone is switching to USB-C for a while now, but there was always a possibility that Apple would stick with Lightning for one more year. Based on the latest leaked images, however, Apple is all-in on USB-C for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models, with USB-C parts for the iPhone 15, i
  
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• Nab an eSIM for Life and $50 in Mobile Data Credit for $25 - CNET

  08-08-2023 15:31
  
  Travelers can get lifetime access to an eSIM from aloSIM, along with a $50 credit for mobile data, so you can access everything you need abroad, without relying on Wi-Fi.
  
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• Apple stock buybacks are still in full swing, benefitting Warren Buffett’s bottom line

  08-08-2023 15:27 via macdailynews.com
  
  For many years now, Apple has made good on its history-making buyback program, investing more than $573 billion on share repurchases since 2012. In its most recent quarter, Apple invested another $18 billion on buybacks, which have benefited Warren Buffett’s bottom line for Berkshire Hathaway.Alexandra Garfinkle for Yahoo Finance:“At Apple and Amex, repurchases increased Berkshire’s ownership a bit without any cost to us,” Buffett wrote in Berkshire’s annual shareho
  
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• WiiM Pro Plus Takes on Sonos Port for Half the Price - CNET

  08-08-2023 15:00
  
  The $219 music streamer offers upgraded analog converters and can be used to listen to a turntable anywhere in the house.
  
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• Can AI Help Me Find the Right Running Shoes? - CNET

  08-08-2023 15:00
  
  With my first marathon less than 100 days away, I gave artificial intelligence a go in hopes of finding the perfect trainers.
  
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• A new Addigy survey highlights the challenges around Apple’s frequent OS updates

  08-08-2023 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A new corporate IT report from Addigy brings some insightful stats to light about the state of corporate IT teams in terms of cross-border compliance, security, upgrade management, and challenges around distributed workforces.more…
  
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• Apple, other leading chipmakers to invest in Arm as it eyes September IPO

  08-08-2023 14:55 via macdailynews.com
  
  SoftBank Group’s Arm, a British chip design unit, plans to go public on the Nasdaq in September. The company is expected to be valued at more than $60 billion, making it the world’s biggest IPO so far this year. SoftBank will file for the listing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission later this month, and it must obtain approval from Nasdaq before the IPO can proceed.Leading global chipmakers, including Apple, Samsung Electronics, Nvidia, and Intel, are expected to invest
  
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• Apple TV 4K (2022) Deals: Free Services and Big Savings - CNET

  08-08-2023 14:44
  
  One of the best streaming devices around is available with the odd discount and a ton of free services thrown in.
  
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• Thread standard is still messy, creating the risk of multiple networks in your smart home

  08-08-2023 14:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Matter and Thread standards are supposed to ensure that a huge range of smart home devices can work seamlessly together, mirroring the benefits offered by HomeKit compatibility. But this isn’t the case, say multiple manufacturers.The main benefit of Thread is that smart home devices can not only talk to each other, but one can pass on commands to another, boosting reliability. There is, however, a problem …
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