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• Tucson Electric Power Customers Will See Their Rates Rise - CNET

  15-08-2023 23:32
  
  Home power customers will pay about $11 more per month beginning in September.
  
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• iOS 17 Developer Beta 6 is out now

  15-08-2023 23:27 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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• Apple Watch X with blood pressure monitor looks like a big winner – analyst

  15-08-2023 23:10 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is expected to release a tenth anniversary edition of its Apple Watch sometime in the next year or two, and one analyst, Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani, thinks the “Apple Watch X” will be a strong product for the world’s number one smartwatch maker.Angela Palumbo for Barron’s:Design changes are expected to include a thinner case, adjustments to the way the bands are attached to the device, and new blood-pressure monitoring technology, Bloomberg reported
  
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• Meet LG's StanbyMe Go, the Portable Touchscreen TV That's Also a Suitcase - CNET

  15-08-2023 23:03
  
  It's now available for preorder, for the moments you wish you could take your TV outside or with you to work.
  
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• Lionel Messi: How to Watch, Stream Philadelphia Union vs. Inter Miami on MLS Season Pass Today - CNET

  15-08-2023 23:00
  
  Messi's Herons can book a place in the Leagues Cup final with a win at Subaru Park.
  
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• Electric-Auto Maker Fisker Signs On for Tesla Charger Compatibility - CNET

  15-08-2023 22:49
  
  Fisker is joining Nissan, Ford and GM in adopting Tesla charging.
  
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• The iPhone 16 Pro is rumored to get a massive 48MP ultra-wide camera upgrade

  15-08-2023 22:41 via macworld.com
  
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  We’re about a month away from the unveiling of the iPhone 15, but the rumors about next year’s iPhone are pouring in. The latest leak comes from analyst Jeff Pu, who claims Apple is looking to add next-gen components to what is already shaping up to be a monster update.Pu (via MacRumors) says Apple will be bringing Wi-Fi 7 to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max next year. The iPhone 14 launched with Wi-Fi 6 and not Wi-Fi 6E, but since then Apple has brought 6E support to
  
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• Twitter begins throttling all links to Threads, Instagram, news outlets, and more

  15-08-2023 22:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Twitter has reportedly started throttling and slowing down traffic to a number of websites and competing social networks. As reported by The Washington Post, Twitter is using its long-standing t.co link shorter to throttle traffic to Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Substack, the New York Times, and more.more…
  
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• iOS 17 beta 6 now available ahead of official release next month [U]

  15-08-2023 22:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple on Tuesday released iOS 17 beta 6 to developers, exactly one week after making beta 5 available. As we’re just a month away from the official release of iOS 17, the company has been working on bug fixes and getting everything ready for users. Read on as we detail more about the update.Update: Apple is now rolling out the same updates to public beta testers. You can read the original article below.more…
  
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• ‘Love Notes to Newton’ movie now free (watch here)

  15-08-2023 21:25 via macdailynews.com
  
  “Love Notes to Newton” is a film about the beloved pen-based Personal Digital Assistant created by Apple Computer (announced on May 29, 1992 and released on August 3, 1993) and what it meant for those who used it and the community who adore it even this this day.
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  The Apple Newton was beloved by almost everybody who had one. It came from an R&D group hidden deep within Apple Computer and was developed by people who believed it was the next big l
  
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• Apple Watch Activity Challenge set for next week to celebrate national parks

  15-08-2023 21:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has set its next Apple Watch Activity Challenge, inviting users to “get out and celebrate national parks everywhere” later this month. Completing the challenge can unlock virtual awards in the Fitness app and more.more…
  
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• Amazon Pharmacy Insulin Discounts: How New Automatic Coupons Work - CNET

  15-08-2023 21:18
  
  Coupons from major insulin manufacturers will be applied without you having to search for them. Here's what to know.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: August 15, 2023 – iPhone batterygate lawsuit, new Apple Watch bands

  15-08-2023 21:18 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.Sponsored by Backblaze: Don’t be “THAT” person that forgot to back up their important files. Backblaze makes backing up and accessing your data astonishingly easy. Get started with a free 15-day trial today.more…
  
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• ZAGG’s new Pro Stylus 2 takes on Apple Pencil with magnetic charging and five fun colors

  15-08-2023 21:12 via 9to5toys.com
  
  ZAGG today is launching a fresh take on an Apple Pencil competitor with its new Pro Stylus 2. Looking to match many of the official features of the in-house counterpart, this new accessory sports many of the essentials you’d expect from an iPad stylus like magnetic charging backed by Qi support and tilt recognition, as well as some more fun inclusions like being available in one of five different colors.
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• Google's AI-Powered Search Can Now Summarize Web Pages for You - CNET

  15-08-2023 20:34
  
  Search Generative Experience will also give people coding tips and how-tos.
  
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• YouTube Cracks Down on Cancer Treatment Misinformation - CNET

  15-08-2023 20:11
  
  This move is part of the company's long-term plan to fight medical misinformation.
  
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• Best Laptops for College in 2023 - CNET

  15-08-2023 20:10
  
  No matter what you're studying, you'll want the right laptop to get you through college. We've tested the best laptop brands to find the perfect laptop for college.
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 9.6.1

  15-08-2023 20:09 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Tuesday released watchOS 9.6.1 which includes a fix for an issue that prevents access to motion data for apps that use the Movement Disorder API to track tremors and symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease.For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222.
  MacDailyNews Take: No issues here!‎MacDailyNews Note: To check for and install software updates:‎1. Open the Apple Watch app on your
  
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• Mortgage Interest Rates Go Up on Aug. 15, 2023: What Does That Mean For You? - CNET

  15-08-2023 19:56
  
  If you're shopping for a home loan, see how your payments might be affected by interest rate hikes.
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 9.6.1 update for Apple Watch users

  15-08-2023 19:14 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is rolling out a new software update to Apple Watch users ahead of watchOS 10’s launch in September. Starting today, watchOS 9.6.1 is rolling out with a fix for the Movement Disorder API.
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• David Tepper’s Appaloosa picks up 480,000 Apple shares

  15-08-2023 19:06 via macdailynews.com
  
  David Tepper’s global hedge fund Appaloosa purchased 480,000 shares of Apple it revealed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing late Monday.Appaloosa’s assets under management were US$14 billion as of December 2022.
  Wallace Witkowski for MarketWatch:In the quarterly filing, Appaloosa reported a new 2.3 million-share position inAdvanced Micro Devices Inc. and a 480,000-share position in Apple Inc. Tepper also increased his stake in Nvidia Corp. by 580% to just over 1 mill
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro won’t have these rumored features

  15-08-2023 19:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple will announce the iPhone 15 Pro in less than a month, but the new flagship model won’t have these rumored features. We don’t want to shock anyone, but we think the iPhone 16 Pro will be better than the iPhone 15 Pro. Please, take all the time you need to process that information. We’re here for you.In a new investor note this week seen by 9to5Mac, analyst Jeff Pu has details on what’s planned for the iPhone 16 Pro.
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• Get a brand-new 9th-gen iPad for an all-time low of $250

  15-08-2023 18:39 via macworld.com
  
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  Even without a newer design, Apple’s 9th-gen iPad is still an excellent tablet. But it’s even better when it’s down to an all-time-low price: Amazon is selling the 64GB iPad for $250, a savings of $79 and matching the best price we’ve ever seen for this model.The 9th-gen iPad has a 10.2-inch retina display, A13 Bionic processor and a 12MP Ultra Wide camera with Center Stage support. It’s the only remaining iPad to feature Apple’s classic design with a
  
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• Best Tablet Deals: Prices Slashed on iPads, Samsung Galaxy Tabs and Microsoft Surface Pros - CNET

  15-08-2023 18:29
  
  We're keeping tabs on the biggest discounts on Apple iPads as well as Android and Windows tablets.
  
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• Understanding Your Cellphone Bill's Extra Charges and Fees - CNET

  15-08-2023 18:12
  
  Surprise: Wireless carriers don't necessarily need to pass on certain costs to their customers.
  
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• Just $50 Will Get You Lifetime Access to Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro 2021 - CNET

  15-08-2023 18:02
  
  This bundle deal lets you upgrade to a top-notch OS and get lifetime access to Microsoft's best productivity apps with no recurring charges.
  
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• AirPods 3 fall to $140 in Tuesday’s best deals: 11-inch M2 iPad Pro $100 off, more

  15-08-2023 17:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Tuesday’s best Apple deals are now delivering the second-lowest price yet on Apple’s latest AirPods 3 at $140. That’s joined by Apple’s 512GB 11-inch M2 iPad Pro at $100 off, while a rare discount steps in to offer Aqara’s new HomeKit Smart Lock U100 with Apple Home Key support at $174. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• Happy 25th Birthday, iMac!

  15-08-2023 17:24 via macdailynews.com
  
  Under the auspices of interim CEO Steve Jobs, Apple’s venerable, company-saving iMac was released to the public on August 15, 1998, twenty-five years ago today.‎Apple’s revolutionary iMac G3 in its original Bondi Blue color‎Steve Jobs’ iMac unveiling on May 6, 1998 begins at 15:55: ‎Here’s Apple’s original press release:‎CUPERTINO, California — May 6, 1998 — In a major move in to the consumer market, Apple Computer, Inc. today unveiled iM
  
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• Save Up to 50% on Top-Rated Speakers and Headphones From Sony, JBL and Jabra - CNET

  15-08-2023 17:19
  
  Don't miss your chance to snag some of our favorite Bluetooth speakers, headphones and earbuds for less at Amazon's on-the-go audio sale.
  
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• Take Up to 25% Off Pixel 7 Series Phones at Amazon - CNET

  15-08-2023 17:04
  
  Upgrade to Google's current flagship phone for less right now, with prices starting at $444.
  
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• Gene Munster: Apple App Store’s profitable economics will stay intact

  15-08-2023 16:28 via macdailynews.com
  
  The U.S. Supreme Court last Wednesday dealt a setback to Epic Games, maker of the popular video game “Fortnite,” in its so-far-quixotic legal battle against Apple, declining to let a federal judge’s injunction take effect that could force Apple’s App Store to let app developers provide links and buttons that direct consumers to other ways to pay for digital content that they use in their apps.
  SCOTUS’s ruling keeps the App Store as is while Apple pursues its Supreme
  
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• Here’s how the Apple Trade In process works behind the scenes

  15-08-2023 16:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  If you’ve ever done an Apple Trade In of an old device when buying a new one, you may have briefly wondered what happens to it after you leave the store.We’ve previously had a look at the post-Trade In experience for a major US carrier, and a new report gives us a similar behind-the-scenes look at what happens to devices traded in through Apple itself …more…
  
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• Grab a New MacBook for As Low As $750 With Back-to-School Savings at Best Buy - CNET

  15-08-2023 15:47
  
  Apple MacBooks sporting Apple's own M1 and M2 chips are available at a discount right now.
  
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• Streaming TV services may be struggling with attention as well as subscription costs

  15-08-2023 15:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A report yesterday revealed that a set of popular streaming TV services can now cost more than traditional cable TV packages.It pointed out that subscription costs have risen dramatically, which creates an obvious risk of people cutting back on the number of services. But I think there’s a second issue, too, and that’s the competition for attention …more…
  
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• Another photo leak confirms the iPhone 15’s USB-C port–but there may be a catch

  15-08-2023 15:23 via macworld.com
  
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  With the iPhone 15 around a month from launch and still not officially confirmed to exist, it can nevertheless feel like we already know most of the product’s key details. Such as Apple’s apparently imminent switch from its proprietary Lightning standard to a USB-C port, a year before the EU would have forced it to do so anyway.Any remaining doubters will be interested to hear about the latest leak from Apple’s supply chain, which adds yet more evidence to the USB-C th
  
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• Streaming TV now costs more than cable

  15-08-2023 15:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  The era of cheap streaming is over, as streaming TV services ratchet up prices that now exceed cable television prices.Anna Nicolaou and Christopher Grimes for Financial Times:A basket of the top US streaming services will cost $87 this autumn, compared with $73 a year ago, as Disney, Paramount, Warner Bros Discovery and others have raised their prices in response to pressure from Wall Street to end the profligacy of the streaming boom. The average cable TV package costs $83 a month.
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• Setapp readies alt app store for iPhone, entices devs with up to 90% revenue share

  15-08-2023 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Digital Markets Act (DMA) legislation could force Apple to open up iPhone to third-party app stores in the EU next year and Setapp says it will be ready if that happens. The company known for its popular app subscription service has officially announced its Setapp mobile app store and is taking applications from developers who would like to join in.more…
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Aqara delivers a great Matter-enabled light strip with HomeKit support

  15-08-2023 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Matter continues to be the 2023 theme as various smart home manufacturers continue to release supported products. Aqara has long been one of my go-to smart home vendors when you want a low-cost item that supports the latest technology. A prime example of the level of products that Aqara produces is the new . It’s such a fantastic product at a low cost. Today, they’re delivering the new Aqara T1 Light Strip that has quickly become of my favorite light strip products on the market.more
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Arizona - CNET

  15-08-2023 15:00
  
  The Grand Canyon State has room to grow regarding broadband options. Let CNET guide you through the state’s best internet service providers.
  
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• MacBook Face ID patent approved, but don’t hold your breath

  15-08-2023 14:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has been awarded a second patent for a way to implement MacBook Face ID, but we’d still caution against expecting it to happen any time soon.That’s both because of the company’s past statements about the idea, and a specific technical challenge involved in implementing it in MacBooks …
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• New Foldable Phones Convinced Me Two Screens Are Better Than One - CNET

  15-08-2023 14:04
  
  With the Galaxy Z Flip 5, Motorola Razr Plus and Google Pixel Fold, tech giants are closer to proving that foldable phones can be truly useful.
  
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• Why We Don't Need New Phone Launches Every Year - CNET

  15-08-2023 14:00
  
  Commentary: Releasing new phones less often would lessen the environmental impact and might make phones exciting again.
  
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• Refinance Rates for August 15, 2023: Rates Trend Higher - CNET

  15-08-2023 14:00
  
  Several benchmark refinance rates floated higher this week. The Fed's interest rate hikes have affected the refinance market.
  
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• Refinance Rates for Aug. 15, 2023: Rates Trend Higher - CNET

  15-08-2023 14:00
  
  Several benchmark refinance rates floated higher this week. The Fed's interest rate hikes have affected the refinance market.
  
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• Current Mortgage Interest Rates on August 15, 2023: Rates Tick Up - CNET

  15-08-2023 14:00
  
  This week, a handful of major mortgage rates inched up. If you're shopping for a home loan, see how your payments might be affected by interest rate hikes.
  
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• Current Mortgage Interest Rates on Aug. 15, 2023: Rates Tick Up - CNET

  15-08-2023 14:00
  
  A handful of major mortgage rates inched up over the past seven days. If you're shopping for a home loan, see how your payments might be affected by interest rate hikes.
  
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• Apple wins Bluetooth pairing patent case as judge applied commonsense test

  15-08-2023 13:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has successfully defended itself against claims that it infringed two Bluetooth pairing patents relating to AirPods. The claim was a ridiculous one, but might have succeeded on a technical point of law. Fortunately, sanity prevailed when the appeal judge decided to apply a commonsense test.One-E-Way held two patents for a system of generating a “unique user code,” which is sent to a headphone to enable it to pair with the other device …more…
  
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• 5 reasons why frustrated Mac gamers should give the Steam Deck a shot

  15-08-2023 13:15 via macworld.com
  
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  As a person who loves the Mac, it’s sometimes hard for me to see Apple yank the platform around. Some years it gets attention heaped on it, while others it plays second fiddle to the iPhone and iPad (even though those platforms are dependent on the Mac for their third party app development). That’s why it’s been so great to watch the pivot to Apple silicon because the Mac we all depend on for our work is getting the hardware it deserves to excel.But there’s an el
  
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• Base iPhone 14 overtook Pro models in Q2, as premium buyers look ahead

  15-08-2023 13:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A new report suggests that the base iPhone 14 overtook the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models during the second quarter of the year. Apple did, though, continue to take the top four slots when it came to driving OLED smartphone revenue, with Samsung only managing fifth place.In the previous quarter, the iPhone 14 Pro Max had seen the highest number of shipments, despite being the most expensive model sold by Apple …
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• When Apple Might Release iOS 17 For Your iPhone - CNET

  15-08-2023 13:00
  
  The company is tight-lipped, but past releases show a pattern.
  
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