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• Apple Watch X redesign rumored, multi-room HomePod experiences, iPhone battery health controversy

  18-08-2023 23:59 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Benjamin and Chance discuss what an ‘Apple Watch X’ could look like, in what Mark Gurman described as the biggest redesign for the Apple Watch ever. There’s a brewing social media storm about iPhone battery health possibly degrading faster than normal, the iTunes Trailers app is discontinued, and Chance is frustrated with the (un)reliability of the HomePod multi-room experience.Sponsored by Backblaze: Don’t be “THAT” person that forgot to back up their im
  
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• Direct Energy Review: An Accessible Provider With Plenty of Options - CNET

  18-08-2023 23:49
  
  A strong energy contender working in a number of places, but not always working perfectly.
  
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• How to watch Lionel Messi play for Inter Miami CF vs. Nashville SC in Leagues Cup Final

  18-08-2023 23:35 via macdailynews.com
  
  The GOAT, Lionel Messi, will lead his once-dismal now-formidable Inter Miami CF against Nashville SC in the Leagues Cup Final at 6 p.m. PDT / 9 p.m. EDT on Saturday, Aug. 19 at GEODIS Park inNashville, Tennessee.
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  In a monumental new chapter for North American soccer, all 47 MLS and LIGA MX pause their respective league seasons each summer and all 47 first division clubs in the United States, Canada, and Mexico compete in the World Cup-style tournament sanctioned by CONCACAF.
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• App Store Connect and Xcode Cloud currently down for some developers

  18-08-2023 22:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Developers working on apps for Apple platforms are currently facing issues with certain services provided by the company. According to users and also confirmed by Apple, services such as App Store Connect and Xcode Cloud are currently facing outages and are down for some developers.more…
  
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• Your Apple Watch band could carry shocking levels of bacteria

  18-08-2023 22:21 via macdailynews.com
  
  Yum, bacteria. Great in your probiotic yogurt. Not as yummy on your Apple Watch band. You might want to clean that thing, or at least wear it in the shower, depending on your band, and hit it with some soap once and awhile, you filthy animal.
  From left: Apple’s Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, and Ocean Band offer unique design features that provide a secure and comfortable fit for every adventure.
  Adriana Diaz for The New York Post:Researchers from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) tested plastic
  
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• iPhone 15 Is Rumored (Again) to Support Faster Charging Speeds - CNET

  18-08-2023 21:51
  
  Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 might be able to charge up faster.
  
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• Mercury is a simple but elegant new weather app for Apple devices

  18-08-2023 21:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  I’ve always used Apple’s Weather app as it always felt enough for what I needed. But recently, the app has become rather unreliable, as we’ve covered extensively here. To fill this gap, Triple Glazed Studios has now introduced Mercury – a simple but elegant new weather app for almost every Apple devices.more…
  
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• Apple Original Films’ ‘Fingernails’ premieres November 3rd on Apple TV+

  18-08-2023 21:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Jessie Buckley (left) and Riz Ahmed star in Apple Original Films’ “Fingernails,” premiering globally on November 3, 2023 on Apple TV+.
  Apple Original Films has unveiled the release date for its romantic drama and Toronto International Film Festival selection, “Fingernails,” and unveiled new images from the feature film starring Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, Jeremy Allen White, and Luke Wilson.
  Anna and Ryan have found true love. It’s been proven by a controversia
  
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• Who wants Face ID on Macs?

  18-08-2023 19:54 via macdailynews.com
  
  It’s been six years since Apple delivered the revolutionary, secure Face ID with iPhone X in 2017, but it’s never made its way to Macs (despite the pointless, ridiculous, just plain awful, and, now, with Dynamic Island (better), anachronistic Inelegant Kludge (notch) infecting Apple’s MacBook lines).Alan Martin for Evening Standard:For some reason, the facial authentication hardware has yet to be adopted by the company’s MacBook line. But that looks as if it could change
  
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• LK-99 Superconductor: From Breakthrough Hope to More Humble Reality - CNET

  18-08-2023 18:57
  
  Experts continue to push back against extraordinary claims of a room-temperature superconductor. But even a flop could open up new materials research pathways.
  
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• Apple Arcade FAQ: ‘Kingdoms: Merge & Build’ is now available

  18-08-2023 18:56 via macworld.com
  
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  Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t quite like Google Stadia or Xbox Game Pass. So if you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers.Updated 08/18/23: Merge-2 kingdom building game Kingdoms: Merge & Build is now available.What is Apple Arcade?Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV that features more than 150 games. The games are a mix of genres and styles, and include origin
  
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• Apple, other American firms protest India tech import curbs

  18-08-2023 18:50 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple, along with a broad coalition of America’s largest businesses, protested the abrupt way in which India introduced tech import restrictions this month, saying the surprise move will damage the country’s ambitions to become a global manufacturing hub while harming consumers.Sankalp Phartiyal for Bloomberg News:In a letter to US officials this week, eight American trade groups comprising the biggest players in technology and manufacturing asked the Department of Commerce, US Trade
  
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• Elon Musk says Twitter will no longer let you block other people

  18-08-2023 18:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In another possibly shortsighted decision, Elon Musk says Twitter will soon remove the ability to block people– with the exception of direct messages. In a post on Twitter today, Musk said that the block feature “makes no sense” and instead recommended people use the mute option.
  Apple’s App Store Guidelines, however, could prevent this from actually happening…more…
  
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• Go back to school with a brand-new 10.2-inch iPad for just $250

  18-08-2023 18:35 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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• What’s on Apple TV+ this week: ‘One-of-a-Kind Marcie’ is now available

  18-08-2023 18:19 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.This guide will list all the Apple TV+ content you can watch today, divided into episodic shows or series and movies. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s $6.99-a-month service. If you want to know what’s on the way, check out our lis
  
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• Max Streaming Service Review: Loads of Content, but You Have to Make It Fit You - CNET

  18-08-2023 18:15
  
  Sister Wives and The Sopranos are found here together, but you have to train the app to help you find what you love.
  
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• Your Apple Watch band is likely covered in bacteria, new study says

  18-08-2023 18:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In what will come as wholly unsurprising news for many people, your Apple Watch band is a breeding ground for bacteria. New research published in the Advances in Infectious Diseases journal goes more in-depth on the issue, finding a correlation between certain types of Apple Watch bands and higher levels of bacteria.
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• Microsoft to Hold Special Event on Sept. 21 - CNET

  18-08-2023 18:09
  
  The company revealed new Surface hardware at a fall event last year. Could we see new laptops or tablets this year?
  
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• 2024 Acura ZDX Type S, A-Spec Debut at Monterey Car Week 2023 - CNET

  18-08-2023 18:00
  
  Meet the 325-mile 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec and the 500-horsepower ZDX Type S.
  
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• Friday’s best deals: M2 MacBook Air $920, 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro $1,200 off, CalDigit TB3 hub, more

  18-08-2023 17:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Friday has a fresh batch of Apple deals up for grabs, with the best centered around a chance to score Apple’s latest 13-inch M2 MacBook Air from $920. That’s joined by some serious clearance offers on 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pros at $1,200 off to go alongside one of 9to5’s favorite Thunderbolt 3 hubs. A rare discount to $220 on CalDigit’s TS3 Plus wraps up the savings. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• Apple doesn’t need to acquire ESPN to become the worldwide leader in sports

  18-08-2023 17:27 via macdailynews.com
  
  On Thursday, Wedbush Securities analyst Daniel Ives wrote in a note to clients that despite Apple having no real history with big ticket acquisitions, 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.Dave Lee for Bloomberg Opinion:The logic for a deal is this: Apple wants sports rights. ESPN has them. Yet with cord-cutters moving away from cable, owning ESPN would bring Apple more baggage than benefit. Instead, a sign
  
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• Best Streaming Deals for Students on Hulu, Spotify and More - CNET

  18-08-2023 17:00
  
  Here are some deals students should know about.
  
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• Melanin-Infused Glasses Aim to Help Protect Your Eyes From the Sun - CNET

  18-08-2023 16:30
  
  Melanin has long been known to be important for eye health, and now some companies are taking it to the next level.
  
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• Apple co-founder Mike Markkula sells 14,000-acre Carmel Valley ranch for $35 million to environmental group

  18-08-2023 16:30 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple co-founder, first chairman, and second CEO Mike Markkula has sold his 14,000-acre ranch — the largest landholding in Carmel Valley, California — for $35 million to an environmental group that plans to turn the property into a nature preserve.
  Apple employee No. 3 Mike Markkula has sold his vast estate
  David Caraccio for The Scaramento Bee:Known as Rana Creek Ranch, the Monterey County property had been off market since December 2018 after previously listing for $59.95 million i
  
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• MacWhisper transcription app updated with major performance boost and more

  18-08-2023 15:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  MacWhisper has become of my must-have Mac apps since its debut back in February. The app uses OpenAI’s Whisper technology to transcribe audio files into text, right in a native app on your Mac.
  A new update to MacWhisper this week brings significant performance improvements to further improve the experience.
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• At least some of Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup expected to deliver fastest charging ever

  18-08-2023 15:20 via macdailynews.com
  
  With iPhone 15 all but guaranteed to be moving from Lightning to USB-C, Apple’s next-gen iPhones will offer the fastest wireless charging ever alongside super-fast data transfer speeds.
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  Carrie Marshall for T3:According to 9to5Mac‘s industry sources, “at least some” of the iPhone 15 models will be able to charge at speeds of up to 35W. That’s a significant improvement over the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, for which Apple offers up to 30W ch
  
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• Does the iPhone Have a Battery Aging Problem? - CNET

  18-08-2023 15:00
  
  As another round of new iPhones nears, it's time to take a closer look at how Apple's batteries have withstood the test of time.
  
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• Threads gets two new features, including a change to the ‘Following Feed’

  18-08-2023 14:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Meta’s Threads social network is adding two small new features starting this week, including a tweak to the “Following Feed” chronological timeline. These new features come as Meta also continues its work on bigger changes to Threads, such as a desktop version of the app.
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• The USB-C iPhone 15 will reportedly support much faster charging

  18-08-2023 14:24 via macworld.com
  
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  We pretty much know that the iPhone 15 launch next month will see Apple’s phone range finally switch from Lightning to USB-C. What is less clear is how exactly Cupertino will implement the non-proprietary standard. Will we, for example, get the full benefit of USB-C’s charging and data transfer speeds?The answer to this is almost certainly not, but it seems we can look forward to a moderate boost in charging speed. The tech site 9to5Mac, which had previously heard that the i
  
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• The USB-C iPhone 15 will reportedly support much fast charging

  18-08-2023 14:24 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  We pretty much know that the iPhone 15 launch next month will see Apple’s phone range finally switch from Lightning to USB-C. What is less clear is how exactly Cupertino will implement the non-proprietary standard. Will we, for example, get the full benefit of USB-C’s charging and data transfer speeds?The answer to this is almost certainly not, but it seems we can look forward to a moderate boost in charging speed. The tech site 9to5Mac, which had previously heard that the i
  
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• Today's Mortgage Rates for Aug. 18, 2023: Rates Increase - CNET

  18-08-2023 14:00
  
  This week, a handful of important mortgage rates moved up. If you're in the market for a mortgage, see how your payments might be affected by inflation.
  
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• Inside the Factory Where Robots Are Building Your Next Samsung Phone - CNET

  18-08-2023 14:00
  
  CNET gets a behind-the-scenes look at Samsung's assembly line.
  
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• Current Refinance Rates on Aug. 18, 2023: Rates Tick Higher - CNET

  18-08-2023 14:00
  
  Several important refinance rates advanced this week. Though refinance rates change daily, experts expect rates to continue to climb.
  
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• Satechi Dual Dock Stand review: More storage with less space

  18-08-2023 13:28 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's Rating
  Pros9 portsBuilt-in speedy SSD enclosureZero-footprint docking stationConsUSB ports can’t charge devicesNo card readerOur VerdictIf you use your MacBook’s own keyboard and desire up to two quality external displays and need to increase your base storage with fast SSD drives, the Satechi Dual Dock Stand is a neat, zero-footprint docking station that matches your MacBook for style and adds nine useful ports.Best Prices Today: Satechi Dual Dock Stand R
  
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• Satechi Dual Dock Stand review

  18-08-2023 13:28 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's Rating
  Pros9 portsBuilt-in speedy SSD enclosureZero footprint docking stationConsUSB ports can’t charge devicesNo card readerOur VerdictIf you use your MacBook’s own keyboard and desire up to two quality external displays and need to increase your base storage with fast SSD drives, the Satechi Dual Dock Stand is a neat, zero-footprint docking station that matches your MacBook for style and adds nine useful ports.Best Prices Today: Satechi Dual Dock Stand R
  
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• How to use AirPods with PlayStation or Xbox

  18-08-2023 13:15 via macworld.com
  
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  AirPods are made to work seamlessly with other Apple products–your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch. If you spend a lot of time in the Apple ecosystem, this tight integration makes them really appealing.But underneath it all, they are just a wireless Bluetooth headset and you can connect them to other Bluetooth devices, even Android phones, you just won’t get some of the fancy features. So that means you can use them with your PlayStation 4 or 5 or Xbox One or Series S/X, r
  
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• Beats Studio Pro vs AirPods Max: Which are the best premium headphones?

  18-08-2023 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you’re looking for a premium set of over-the-ear headphones, then Apple’s AirPods Max are ones that might have been at the top of your list. They’re beautifully designed and have great sound, but cost a small fortune. Now, Beats (another of Apple’s brands) has released its new Studio Pro headphones, which have plenty of the same features, but at a significantly lower price. so, which one is the best? 
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  Our VerdictThe AirPods Max are elegant wit
  
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• How to back up specific Mac drives to Time Machine volumes

  18-08-2023 11:00 via macworld.com
  
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  Time Machine offers a powerful continuous archiving tool for files on your Mac. By design, Apple keeps it simple: it lets you select just a single set of volumes (and excluded volumes, folders, and files) on your Mac for all Time Machine backups, Time Machine can back up automatically only in one of three intervals (hourly, daily, or weekly), and whenever Time Machine volumes are plugged in, macOS rotates among them across the specified interval. (For instance, if you have Time Machine
  
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• Personal growth is just 15 minutes away with Headway Premium, now $70

  18-08-2023 10:00 via macworld.com
  
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  We all strive to grow. Some, however, find this to be a challenge. Want a way to make it easier? Then join the more than 15 million people who already use Headway to expand their horizons. And since you can get a premium lifetime subscription on sale, it won’t break the bank.Headway condenses non-fiction best sellers into short summaries that are easily consumable. Instead of spending hours on one title, you can just read the summary in 15 minutes to take away the main concepts an
  
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• New Snoopy special premieres on Apple TV+

  18-08-2023 06:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV+ today presents its latest new Peanuts special ‘One-of-a-Kind Marcie’. Through an exclusive deal with WildBrain, Apple TV+ is the exclusive home of all Peanuts content, including originals series, classics and wholly new special. The latest addition to the roster stars introvert Marcie.more…
  
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• Apple Watch’s VO2 cardio fitness alerts reveal bigger health problems for one user

  18-08-2023 04:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Apple Watch’s array of different health features has alerted countless users to potentially life-threatening problems over the years. This week, a new report published in the Interactive Journal of Medical Research sheds light on a different type of Apple Watch notification that could signal bigger health problems.more…
  
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• Best Cheap Mattress for 2023 - CNET

  18-08-2023 03:20
  
  If you're looking for a comfortable bed to sleep on and one that's easy on your bank account, here are the best cheap mattresses on the market.
  
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• X Users Now Have to Pay for TweetDeck - CNET

  18-08-2023 02:17
  
  TweetDeck, now known as "XPro," is only available for those who pay for X Premium.
  
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• Google Launches New One-Stop Shop for Reporting Problems, Filing Appeals - CNET

  18-08-2023 02:01
  
  Tech giant introduces its Transparency Center, which collects policies and resources.
  
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• 6 Eye Problems That Become More Common as We Age - CNET

  18-08-2023 02:00
  
  Take care of your eye health as you age by watching for these common problems.
  
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• WhatsApp rolling out update with ‘HD photos’ for iOS and Android

  18-08-2023 00:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  WhatsApp on Thursday began releasing an update for iPhone and Android users with “HD photos.” As the name suggests, this feature allows users to send images in high resolution with low compression, which was widely requested by WhatsApp users.more…
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: August 17, 2023 – iOS 17 beta 6 and more

  18-08-2023 00:11 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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