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• Apple Card tops J.D. Power customer satisfaction study

  17-08-2023 23:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  J.D. Power named Apple Card the Best Co-Branded Credit Card for Customer Satisfaction with No Annual Fee in its annual U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study.
  Apple Card has been named the Best Co-Branded Credit Card for Customer Satisfaction with No Annual Fee in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study, marking the third consecutive year Apple Card and issuer Goldman Sachs have been recognized by J.D. Power with a No. 1 ranking in their segment in the U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction
  
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• U.S. wireless carriers lose billions in reversal of COVID lockdowns demand surge

  17-08-2023 22:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  The top three wireless carriers in America have lost billions in revenue as smartphone demand dwindles in a reversal of the boom spurred by COVID lockdowns.Immanual John Milton for Yahoo Finance:AT&T Inc., T-Mobile US Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. collectively lost nearly $5 billion in equipment sales over the past 12 months compared to the previous year. T-Mobile’s equipment revenue fell 23% last quarter, while AT&T’s slipped 7% and Verizon’s postpaid phone upgr
  
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• Apple Card continues to be a consumer hit despite Goldman Sachs turmoil

  17-08-2023 22:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Despite ongoing turmoil between Apple and Goldman Sachs, the Apple Card continues to be a success among consumers. A new study from J.D. Power today crowned the Apple Card the “Best Co-Branded Credit Card for Customer Satisfaction with No Annual Fee.”Meanwhile, Apple Pay and Apple Wallet VP Jennifer Bailey once again touted Apple’s relationship with Goldman Sachs despite reports to the contrary.more…
  
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• iPhone 15 rumored to support faster charging speeds with up to 35W

  17-08-2023 21:58 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iPhone 15 is almost here, and one of the biggest changes expected is the replacement of the Lightning connector with USB-C. We’ve heard before that at least some of the new models will support faster charging speeds, and now we have another source to corroborate that information. According to people familiar with the matter, iPhone 15 is rumored to support charging with up to 35W.more…
  
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• Apple iPhone poised to take No.1 in annual global smartphone shipments for first time ever

  17-08-2023 21:38 via macdailynews.com
  
  According to preliminary figures from Counterpoint Research’s latest Global Smartphone Shipment Forecast, 2023 shipments are forecast to decline 6% to 1.15 billion units, the lowest in a decade. Apple’s iPhone is the best-positioned among key OEMs and could become No.1 brand in annual global smartphone shipments for first time ever.
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  Asia is one of the major hurdles to positive growth, as headwinds halt the economic turnaround anticipated for China at the start
  
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• No Your Screen Isn't Dirty, That's Just the New X App Logo - CNET

  17-08-2023 21:18
  
  The bird logo is gone, and the new app logo just looks unwell.
  
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• Review: Nomad launches new 130W 3-port USB-C charger with adaptive GaN power

  17-08-2023 20:52 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Nomad today is launching its most capable charger to date, with its new 130W USB-C Power Adapter.Ready to refuel your entire Apple kit, the new 3-port charger packs a premium build and adaptive charging tech to fully toss its 130W of power around.
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• Pick the Perfect Glasses for Your Face: Shape, Skin Tone and More - CNET

  17-08-2023 20:34
  
  Picking out new glasses is hard, and choice overload is a thing. Here's how to pick the ideal frames for your face.
  
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• macOS 13.5.1 Ventura update fixes System Settings location permissions

  17-08-2023 20:31 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple on Thursday released macOS Ventura 13.5.1, an update to the Mac operating system. The update seems to only include a System Settings fix for a problem that prevented location permissions from appearing. According to Apple’s security releases support document, “this update has no published CVE entries.”The 13.5.1 update comes three weeks after Apple released Ventura 13.5, which included nearly 30 security updates.The next major update to macOS will likely be the r
  
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• Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.5.1

  17-08-2023 20:29 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Thursday released macOS Ventura 13.5.1 which fixes an issue in System Settings that prevents location permissions from appearing.
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• Apple Vision Pro might have more storage than most iPhones

  17-08-2023 20:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  How much storage space does a spatial computer need? Probably more than most iPhones, according to findings shared from a hands-on developer experience.more…
  
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• Build a Kingdom One Puzzle at a Time in This Apple Arcade Game - CNET

  17-08-2023 20:05
  
  You can play this game and many others on Apple Arcade.
  
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• Coming to Apple TV+: ‘Still Up’, ‘Fingernails’, ‘The Buccaneers’, and more Lionel Messi

  17-08-2023 19:56 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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• Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.5.1 with System Settings fix

  17-08-2023 19:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  There’s a new software update out today for Macs running macOS Ventura.macOS 13.5.1 is available for all Mac users and includes a fix for an issue with System Settings (no, not the layout):more…
  
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• Apple restores Glenn Beck to Podcasts app after ‘trademark dispute’ resolved

  17-08-2023 19:44 via macdailynews.com
  
  Episodes of Glenn Beck’s show were restored on Apple Podcasts more than five hours after his radio show, “The Glenn Beck Program,” was removed from the platform earlier Wednesday.Todd Spangler for Variety:Reached for comment, an Apple spokesman told Variety that “The Glenn Beck Program” was removed from Apple Podcasts because of a trademark dispute involving Beck’s podcast and that the issue has since been resolved. The Apple rep declined to provide details on
  
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• Over 1.5M Dehumidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazards: Check Your Model Number - CNET

  17-08-2023 19:34
  
  The recalled dehumidifiers were sold under brands including GE, Kenmore and SoleusAir.
  
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• Grab LG's Latest High-End C3 OLED TV for Over $650 Off at Amazon - CNET

  17-08-2023 18:56
  
  This is the latest generation of LG's top-rated C Series, and you can snag the 65-inch model for $1,947 right now.
  
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• Beeper adds support for Google Messages RCS alongside iMessage, works on Android and iPhone

  17-08-2023 18:55 via 9to5google.com
  
  RCS is available to every Android user at this point, but that hasn’t ended the messaging headaches that come from iMessage and the lack of RCS on iPhone. But now, the third-party app Beeper can support both Google Messages RCS and Apple iMessage on both Android and iPhone, all within the same app.more…
  
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• Apple is reportedly dropping leather from its iPhone 15 case lineup

  17-08-2023 18:02 via macworld.com
  
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  When the iPhone 15 arrives next month, you’ll have a variety of options before you check out, including model, color, storage, and whether or not you want a case. But there’s one case option that reportedly won’t be there: leather.According to a report by DuanRui on X (formerly Twitter), Apple “won’t be releasing a Leather Case for the iPhone 15 series.” Apple has sold a leather case for the iPhone since the 5s in 2013, and sold a Leather Folio for th
  
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• The Best Stores for Your Back-to-School Wardrobe in 2023 - CNET

  17-08-2023 18:00
  
  In need of new clothes for the school year but don't know where to start? Here are the best stores for your back-to-school wardrobe in 2023.
  
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• All-Electric 2024 ZDX Type S Is the Most Powerful Acura SUV Ever - CNET

  17-08-2023 18:00
  
  The 325-mile Acura ZDX A-Spec hits the road next year alongside a 500-hp Type S model.
  
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• Deals: 10.2-inch iPad lands at $250, Apple Watch Alpine Loop band $84, Anker Mac hubs, more

  17-08-2023 17:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All of Thursday’s best discounts are now on tap today and headlined by Apple’s latest 10.2-inch iPad. Now at the best price of the year of $250, the savings are joined by much of the same low on the official Apple Watch Alpine Loop band at $84. Not to mention the first discounts on Anker’s new USB-C KVM docking stations for Mac. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• Apple TV+ gives first look at upcoming Godzilla universe TV series, reportedly partly filmed in 3D for Vision Pro

  17-08-2023 17:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV+ today announced the title of its upcoming Godzilla universe TV series, alongside some first look photos. Entitled “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” the series stars Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, and more in a story set after the events of the movie Godzilla (2014), as they uncover their connection to the Monarch organization.
  The press photos confirm that Godzilla (and other monsters) will appear across the ten-episode series. Parts of this show have reportedly been filmed in A
  
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• Apple should buy ESPN from Disney – analyst

  17-08-2023 17:27 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has no real history with big ticket acquisitions, but it should make an exception for Disney’s ESPN as it hones its live sports focus on its Apple TV app and Apple TV+ service, according to Wedbush Securities analyst Daniel Ives.Ryan Vlastelica for Bloomberg News:An acquisition or strategic partnership with the sports channel would be “a no brainer,” wrote analyst Dan Ives. He said that buying ESPN would probably cost more than $50 billion, but would “make a ton of
  
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• Satechi debuts new Dual Dock Stand for MacBook with 9 ports and SSD enclosure

  17-08-2023 17:14 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Satechi today is launching a new Mac companion for your at-home workstation. The new Dual Dock Stand arrives with more than just an array of expanded I/O for your MacBook, also bundling in an NVMe SSD enclosure. It’s also seeing a launch discount, which we detail below the fold.more…
  
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• Upgrade Your Kitchen With This $50 Bella Pro Series Air Fryer (Save $90) - CNET

  17-08-2023 17:12
  
  This Best Buy bargain is only available today.
  
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• Upgrade Your Kitchen With This $50 Bella Pro Series Air Fryer ($90 Off) - CNET

  17-08-2023 17:12
  
  This Best Buy bargain is only available for today, so act fast if you don't want to miss out on these incredible savings.
  
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• Razer BlackWidow V4 75% Review: Hot-Swappable Switches From a Familiar Brand - CNET

  17-08-2023 17:00
  
  Its included Orange switches feel great for typing, and flipping them out for something zippier for gaming is super easy.
  
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• Security firm shows how hackers can spoof Airplane Mode and take over an iPhone

  17-08-2023 16:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Security firm Jamf published a report on Thursday that explains how it discovered a way to simulate Airplane Mode in iOS 16. With this fake mode, an attacker can gain access to your iPhone even though you may think it’s offline.Jamf emphasized that this technique has not been observed in the wild and the technique isn’t exploiting a vulnerability in iOS 16. The report does not explain how an attacker would make these modifications to iOS 16, but it would obviously require th
  
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• Apple TV+ unveils first look at Godzilla and Titans live-action original series, ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’

  17-08-2023 16:22 via macdailynews.com
  
  New sci-fi drama series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” is coming soon to Apple TV+.
  Apple TV+ on Thursday announced the title of its highly anticipated Godzilla and Titans live-action original sci-fi drama series based on Legendary’s Monsterverse as “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” and unveiled the first images from the 10-episode series starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett and Elisa Laso
  
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• watchOS 10 changes how you customize the Metropolitan Apple Watch face

  17-08-2023 16:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The new Apple Watch software update changes how you access Control Center and adds a new Smart Stack widget feature.These changes in watchOS 10 mean there are also some tweaks to how you interact with certain watch faces.more…
  
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• Brighten Up Your Home With Up to $60 Off Govee Smart Lighting and Much More - CNET

  17-08-2023 16:14
  
  Amazon is offering deals on a huge selection of Govee smart home products, including lights, plugs, fans, heaters and other appliances.
  
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• Deal of the Day: Snag Up to $100 In Extra Savings When You Buy a Lenovo PC - CNET

  17-08-2023 16:01
  
  You can grab a ton of discounted tech during the buy more, save more event at Lenovo right now.
  
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• No Apple leather cases for iPhone 15 lineup, say sources

  17-08-2023 15:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  9to5Mac sources are corroborating an unlikely-sounding claim: that there will be no official Apple leather cases for this year’s iPhone 15 lineup.It’s unclear what the reason for this might be, though the most likely explanation would be that the company plans to introduce a new premium case material this year intended to take the place of leather …more…
  
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• Obfuscated servers now let you hide the fact that you’re using a VPN

  17-08-2023 15:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Obfuscated servers are the latest weapon in the battle between internet users wanting to protect their privacy, and governments and private companies seeking to detect and block VPN usage …
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• Buy Apple stock ahead of iPhone 15 release – Citi

  17-08-2023 14:58 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple stock typically performs well ahead of a new iPhone release and investors should expect the same this year, Citi analyst Atif Malik wrote in a note to clients Thursday. Malik reiterated his “Buy” rating on the stock in a research note, and said, from this point, the shares could climb 36%. Callum Keown for Barron’s:Malik, who initiated coverage with a Buy rating around the time Apple hit a new all-time high at the end of June, has a $240 price target on the s
  
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• Unknown Apple model number spotted as iPhone 15 event nears

  17-08-2023 14:43 via macworld.com
  
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  With less than a month to go before the iPhone 15 is unveiled, the tech world has had its first semi-official acknowledgment that the device exists. In accordance with the usual pre-launch routine, a codename that almost certainly refers to the new iPhone has been spotted in a regulatory database.The tech site MySmartPrice noticed an Apple phone with the model number A3094 on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) database. Based on the number and on past behavior, this model number is al
  
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• X roundup: Trump disclosures serve as warning; ads next to alt-right posts; scientists leave

  17-08-2023 14:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The name of the social network may have changed, but the, uh, entertainment continues in the latest X roundup. This includes the full extent of the Trump disclosures serving as a warning about the perils of unencrypted messaging services …
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• Netflix vs. Disney Plus: How to Pick Which Streaming Service Is Best for You - CNET

  17-08-2023 14:15
  
  Exploring the differences between the platforms can help you decide if you only need one.
  
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• 'Jujutsu Kaisen' Season 2: How to Stream the Shibuya Incident Arc From Anywhere - CNET

  17-08-2023 14:15
  
  After going on a brief hiatus, the anime series will return to screens this month.
  
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• Mortgage Refinance Rates for August 17, 2023: Rates Tick Higher - CNET

  17-08-2023 14:00
  
  Multiple key refinance rates trended upward this week. If you're shopping for the best refinance rate, now's a good time to assess your options.
  
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• Mortgage Refinance Rates for Aug. 17, 2023: Rates Tick Higher - CNET

  17-08-2023 14:00
  
  Multiple key refinance rates trended upward this week. If you're shopping for the best refinance rate, now's a good time to assess your options.
  
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• Mortgage Interest Rates for August 17, 2023: Rates Move Up - CNET

  17-08-2023 14:00
  
  This week, a handful of major mortgage rates crept higher. As interest rates surge, it's getting more expensive to buy a house.
  
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• Mortgage Interest Rates for Aug. 17, 2023: Rates Move Up - CNET

  17-08-2023 14:00
  
  This week, a handful of major mortgage rates crept higher. As interest rates surge, it's getting more expensive to buy a house.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Georgia - CNET

  17-08-2023 14:00
  
  Be a peach and read CNET’s guide to the broadband providers available throughout Georgia, including affordable plans, rural internet options and more.
  
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• Can Final Cut Pro users finally ditch their Mac for an iPad?

  17-08-2023 13:51 via macworld.com
  
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  Imagine this scene: a busy, bustling video production studio with editors scrambling to edit their masterpieces. You probably imagine them on hulkingly large workstations and giant monitors, right? Now picture this: they’re all sitting on comfortable couches–but just as busy–editing on iPads.Final Cut Pro for iPad brings a new tool into the mix for both amateur and professional creators alike. While the above scenario may not seem realistic yet for those in the industr
  
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• Snapchat AI went rogue – company says glitch, not sentience

  17-08-2023 13:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Snapchat’s AI chatbot caused a mix of concern and amusement yesterday, when it apparently went rogue. Multiple users reported that it appeared to have created a video of their wall and ceiling, posted a live story, and then stopped responding when asked if it had achieved sentience …
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• How to travel with an eSim iPhone

  17-08-2023 13:15 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has offered the ability to use an eSIM ever since the arrival of the iPhone XS. The iPhone 14 was the first model to offer only eSIM in the U.S., dispensing with those classic plastic cards that have been a part of the mobile experience since the beginning. While this is all well and good when in your own country, it means you can’t simply whip out your normal SIM and put in a locally bought pay-as-you-go one when travelling abroad. So, can you use an eSIM when on an interna
  
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• 'Fast X': Release Date and How to Stream From Anywhere - CNET

  17-08-2023 13:15
  
  Everybody shows up for this family versus crime lord actionfest.
  
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• Big iPhone 15 discounts expected from carriers, as they fight smartphone recession

  17-08-2023 13:11 via 9to5mac.com
  
  If you’re planning on an upgrade next month, it may be worth holding out to see what deals can be found from mobile carriers: A Bloomberg report suggests that they will be offering “aggressive” iPhone 15 discounts.The predicted move is expected as they seek to address disappointing smartphone demand in the US, amid a global smartphone recession expected to be the worst in a decade …more…
  
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