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• Apple’s Beats signs 15 new college athletes in largest NIL deal so far

  24-08-2023 23:33 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple subsidiary Beats Electronics LLC has made its largest investment in name, image and likeness (NIL) deals with college athletes to date, signing 15 college players.
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  Randall Williams for Bloomberg News:The group is headlined by University of Southern California’s Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Caleb Williams, University of Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and Alabama cornerback Ga’Quincy “Kool-Aid” McKinstry. Terms of the 15 individual athletes&rsquo
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro to come in ‘Titan Gray’ and blue, replacing gold and purple

  24-08-2023 22:52 via macworld.com
  
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  Since the iPhone 11, the Pro models have come in four colors: silver, space gray, gold, and one other new yearly color. The iPhone 14 Pro, for example, has deep purple as its signature color.
  It had previously been rumored that this year’s iPhone 15 Pro models (the Max to possibly be renamed the Ultra) will feature “crimson” deep red as its signature color, but the latest from 9to5Mac claims that isn’t the case.According to 9to5Mac’s sources, the iPhone 15
  
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• This is probably the new ‘Titan Gray’ iPhone 15 Pro color

  24-08-2023 22:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Word is out that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max won’t come in a gold color option. We shared today that a new gray color will replace it in the lineup. Now 9to5Mac can share what we believe is the new color name and how it will look.more…
  
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• The 4 Best Soda Makers to Buy in 2023, Tested and Reviewed - CNET

  24-08-2023 22:33
  
  Fancy a bit of fizz? These excellent at-home carbonators will save you big money over canned seltzer.
  
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• What’s new in Apple Maps in iOS 17

  24-08-2023 22:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  In iOS 17, Apple Maps adds offline maps, so users can download a specific area and access turn-by-turn navigation, see their estimated time of arrival, find places in Maps, and more while offline. Maps also makes it easier than ever to discover thousands of trails in parks across the United States, and supports electric vehicle drivers with real-time charging availability information.
  With iOS 17, Apple Maps is introducing offline maps, so users can easily select an area on their device and down
  
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• Amazon's Blink Outdoor 4 Camera Promises Better Image Quality - CNET

  24-08-2023 21:03
  
  The new security camera also has a two-year battery life.
  
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• Apple earned nearly $1 billion in interest income last quarter

  24-08-2023 20:39 via macdailynews.com
  
  Many large corporations are benefiting from the fastest interest rate-hiking cycle in decades, including Apple, which earned nearly $1 billion in interest income last quarter alone.Chris Bryant for Bloomberg Opinion:Large companies were able to lock in low interest costs during the pandemic via fixed-rate, long-dated bonds, and since then earnings on their cash deposits have soared; hence many firms have more money left over for investments, to pay bills or to return to shareholders.
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• iPhone 15 Pro replacing gold and purple options with gray and blue for titanium finish

  24-08-2023 20:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  When Apple unveils the iPhone 15 Pro line in September, it will no longer offer a gold finish option, 9to5Mac has learned. 9to5Mac has also confirmed with sources which colors will be added to the new lineup next month.more…
  
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• Beats Studio Pro are better than AirPods Max and now $100 off

  24-08-2023 20:18 via macworld.com
  
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  In our review of the Beats Studio Pro, we found them to be the best over-the-ear noise cancelling headphones for users that are deep in the Apple ecosystem. They feature nearly all the “Apple integration” features of AirPods Max, are much lighter, come with a real case, and offer other useful features like analog input. They also cost $200 less.And now they’re an even better deal. Amazon is currently selling Beats Studio Pro for $249, which is $100 less than the retail
  
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• Astropad launches pen-on-paper upgrade for iPad with ‘Rock Paper Pencil’ combo kit

  24-08-2023 20:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After previously launching its Magnetic Screen Protector for iPad that delivers a paper-like experience with Apple Pencil, Astropad is out today with a new product that offers an even more realistic pen-on-paper feeling for artists and notetakers. The Rock Paper Pencil kit includes Astropad’s newest magnetic screen protector along with two ballpoint-style Apple Pencil tips.more…
  
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• Twelve South refreshes HiRise Pro for Studio Display and M1 iMac with silver finish, more affordable price

  24-08-2023 19:36 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Twelve South has just quielty launched a new edition of its HiRise Pro. The desktop accessory has long been a notable companion for streamlining your iMac setup, and now it’s getting some love for Apple’s more recent releases.
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• Chrome on iPhone is getting a bottom address bar like Safari

  24-08-2023 19:24 via macworld.com
  
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  With iOS 15, Apple made the controversial decision to move the address and search bar in Safari to the bottom of the browser window. This was a hotly contested move during the beta process, where it was rife with problems. But Apple listened and made a host of major changes before the iOS 15 final release, including the ability to revert the bar to the top of the screen in Settings.Now, two years later, Safari’s biggest rival is preparing to make the same change. Google is current
  
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• CNN Max Will Bring 24/7 News to the Streaming Service - CNET

  24-08-2023 19:22
  
  Max subscribers in the US will get access in September.
  
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• Apple to price iPhone 15 Ultra starting at $1,299 – DigiTimes

  24-08-2023 19:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  The forthcoming iPhone 15 Pro models from Apple will be more costly, according to a new report from DigiTimes which echoes months rumors of price hikes for Apple’s best iPhones.
  iPhone 15 Ultra rendering based on CAD. (imagevia @UniverseIce)
  The iPhone 15 Ultra (née Pro Max) price will approach or exceed $2,000 if rumors of a new 2TB storage option are true.
  According to the Digitimes report, the iPhone 15 lineup will be priced as such:
  • iPhone 15: starting at $799•&
  
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• Beats' New Studio Pro Headphones Are Already $100 Off at Amazon - CNET

  24-08-2023 18:55
  
  Plus, big savings on tons of other top-rated Beats headphones and earbuds.
  
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• 5G home internet comparison: T-Mobile vs Verizon vs AT&T on price, speed, incentives

  24-08-2023 18:35 via 9to5mac.com
  
  5G home internet competition in the US is heating up with T-Mobile and Verizon offering some big incentives to attract customers. And now AT&T has entered the market. Follow along for speed, pricing, and all the fine details for each provider in our 5G home internet comparison.more…
  
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• Apple TV+ releases official trailer for ‘The Morning Show’ season 3

  24-08-2023 18:22 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+ on Thursday released the official trailer 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 Wednesd
  
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• Coming to Apple TV+: New trailers for ‘The Morning Show’ season 3 and ‘Still Up’

  24-08-2023 18:20 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  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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• Beats Studio Pro headphones see first discount at $250, 15-inch M2 MacBook Air $200 off, more

  24-08-2023 18:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The very first discount has arrived on the new Beats Studio Pro headphones. Finally! At long last, you can save on the new releases at $250. That $100 discount is joined by the ability to save $200 on Apple’s new 15-inch M2 MacBook Air, which are at all-time lows. Plus, Govee’s latest HomeKit color lightstrip with Matter support is on sale for $45. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• Amazon Has My All-Time Favorite Chef's Knife On Sale for Over $90 Off - CNET

  24-08-2023 18:03
  
  CNET named this sleek Japanese-style chef's knife the overall best available in 2023, and you can pick it up for just $67 right now.
  
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• Amazon Has Knocked $90 Off My All-Time Favorite Chef's Knife - CNET

  24-08-2023 18:03
  
  CNET named this sleek Japanese-style chef's knife the best overall in 2023, and you can pick it up for just $69 right now.
  
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• Amazon's 1st-Gen Echo Auto Puts Alexa in Your Car for Just $15 - CNET

  24-08-2023 17:49
  
  This little box of tricks puts Amazon's Alexa digital assistant in your car -- and now it's a massive 70% off.
  
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• Threads just graduated from the iPhone to the desktop

  24-08-2023 17:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Interested in Threads but not using your iPhone all day? Threads for the web has officially arrived, and it makes for a decent web app on the Mac.more…
  
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• How to check iPhone battery health and find out how and when to replace it

  24-08-2023 17:44 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Reports in August 2023 suggested that the batteries in the iPhone 14 generation had depleted faster than expected, with people reporting reduced battery health by up to 10%.
  People wouldn’t even know that their batteries had depleted if Apple didn’t give them this information–which is something it was forced to do a few years ago after the ‘Batterygate’ scandal where the company was found to be throttling iPhones whose batteries were degrading. Apple mainta
  
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• Today's Mortgage Rates for Aug. 24, 2023: Rates Are Mixed - CNET

  24-08-2023 17:40
  
  This week, mortgage rates charted separate paths. If you're in the market for a mortgage, see how your payments might be affected by inflation.
  
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• Here Are Today's Refinance Rates, Aug. 24, 2023: Benchmark Rate Increases - CNET

  24-08-2023 17:38
  
  A key refinance rate climbed higher this week. The Fed's interest rate hikes have affected the refinance market.
  
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• Gamers Can Grab a New Xbox Wireless Controller for Just $45 - CNET

  24-08-2023 17:25
  
  Snag a $20 discount on the red variant of Microsoft's wireless controller for the Xbox Series X or Series S.
  
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• Apple flip-flops on California’s ‘Right to Repair’ bill

  24-08-2023 17:24 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  While Apple has long been one of the loudest opponents of the so-called Right to Repair movement, it has seemingly softened its stance over the past several months. And now it’s completely changed its position and offered its full endorsement to California’s version of the legislation.As first reported by TechCrunch, Apple has sent a letter to California state senator Susan Eggman backing the bill and urging its passage. Apple’s support likely paves the way for the sta
  
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• T-Mobile laying off 5,000 employees, citing rising costs

  24-08-2023 17:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  On the heels of announcing its new Go5G Next plan that pays for half of customers’ yearly smartphone upgrades, T-Mobile has announced a mass layoff that will cut about 5,000 employees. The move comes as the Uncarrier says it’s become “materially more expensive” to attract and retain customers in recent months.more…
  
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• The Best Sleep Headphones in 2023 - CNET

  24-08-2023 17:00
  
  Doze off with ease, thanks to some of the best headphones and earbuds for sleeping.
  
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• iPhone 15: What Apple Could Do With Prices This Fall - CNET

  24-08-2023 17:00
  
  Prices have trended in just one direction since the first iPhone was launched back in 2007 -- and they may rise again in 2023.
  
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• iOS 17 Apple Maps suggests an offline map to download when getting directions to an area with poor cell service

  24-08-2023 16:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the big new features coming in iOS 17 is the addition of offline maps to Apple Maps, which lets you download a map region ahead of time and navigate without Wi-Fi or cell service.Although several years behind Google Maps, the Apple Maps implementation of offline maps is very well done. In fact, it is even intelligent enough to remind you to download an offline map in advance, if you are getting directions to an area with poor reception.more…
  
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• Apple Pay is the 5th most popular online payment option worldwide

  24-08-2023 16:37 via macdailynews.com
  
  Online shopping has taken off in the last two decades, with an American survey revealing that over half of people prefer to shop digitally. Online shoppers are often presented with a myriad of payment methods from which to choose. A new study set out to find the most popular payment methods around the world and found that Apple Pay is the 5th most popular online payment option worldwide.
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  Ian Wright for Merchant Machine:Based on data that reflects how shoppers choose to pay on the inter
  
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• Save Big On Phone Cases From Bellroy, Casetify, And Others - CNET

  24-08-2023 16:08
  
  If you're looking for an affordable new phone case, here are the best deals from popular brands.
  
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• Max (formerly HBO Max) launching CNN Max (not actual CNN) streaming next month

  24-08-2023 15:59 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Cord-cutters still hooked on cable news only want one thing from CNN: a standalone streaming subscription to the channel. Maybe this new CNN Max product will be that? Not a chance.
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• Apple reveals how it converts developers to the Vision Pro cause

  24-08-2023 15:37 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple this week published an article extolling the effectiveness of its Vision Pro developer labs, a worldwide program of training and hands-on sessions with the company’s upcoming mixed-reality headset. With Vision Pro still something of an unknown quantity ahead of its first-gen launch at some point next year, the labs program appears to be a powerful tool for winning converts to the cause.It’s often said that hardware products live or die based on the support they are abl
  
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• Apple TV+ churn rate jumps to 6.4%

  24-08-2023 15:23 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ and subscribers of other streaming services are canceling more of their plans compared to the year-ago period.Alexandra Canal for Yahoo Finance:According to new data from consumer measurement platform Antenna released on Tuesday, US subscriber churn — or the act of paying users abandoning their streaming plans — was elevated last month when compared to the year-ago period.
  Across all streaming platforms, churn in July stood at 6%, higher than the 4.7% seen in the same month
  
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• Apple TV+ releases The Morning Show season 3 official trailer

  24-08-2023 15:14 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s big-budget and star-studded series The Morning Show returns for season 3 next month, with episodes rolling out weekly following the premiere on September 13. Watch the new trailer below.Premiering alongside the launch of Apple TV+, The Morning Show served as Apple’s first attempt at prestige drama, to mixed results. Nevertheless, the show is one of TV+’s most popular titles, in large part to the star power of Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon …more…
  
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• Apple backing right to repair is an important U-turn for the tech world

  24-08-2023 15:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A few years ago, the idea of Apple backing right to repair legislation would have been almost unimaginable – even if the company’s co-founder did urge it to do so.The company has spent literally years fighting it, spending money to lobby against it at both state and federal level, either trying to block it altogether or – if it couldn’t manage that – to weaken the legislation as much as possible …more…
  
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• Amazon Knocks Up to 44% Off Our Overall Favorite Office Chair of 2023 - CNET

  24-08-2023 15:02
  
  This Amazon Basics office chair is comfortable, easy to assemble and you can grab it on sale for as low as $68 right now.
  
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• Not so fast: The iPhone 15’s USB-C cable is reportedly as slow as Lightning

  24-08-2023 14:58 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  It’s been a big stretch for iPhone 15 USB-C rumors. First, we learned that Apple would finally be delivering fast charging up to 35W on the new phones, and then a leak showed off new color-matched braided cables. And now a new report adds some further details about what those cables will do.According to Majin Bu on X (formerly Twitter), the USB-C-to-USB-C cable supplied with the iPhone 15 will be USB 2.0, which supports data transfers up to 480Mbps, the same as Lightning. The leak
  
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• Apple reverses opposition, endorses California bill on ‘right to repair’

  24-08-2023 14:51 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has reversed its opposition to the right to repair bill, Senate Bill 244, and is now urging the California legislature to pass it.
  Self Service Repair is part of Apple’s efforts to further expand access to repairs, and is intended for individuals who are experienced with the complexities of repairing electronic devices.
  Apple in November 2021 announced Self Service Repair, which will allow customers who are comfortable with completing their own repairs access to Apple genuine parts a
  
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• Deal of the Day: This Powerful 112-Watt Charger Is Down to $28 Today Only (Save $65) - CNET

  24-08-2023 14:42
  
  This 112-watt foldable Insignia wall charger boasts two USB-C and one USB-A port so you can boost the battery on all of your devices -- even laptops.
  
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• It’s not just iMessage: UK government could ban Apple security updates

  24-08-2023 14:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Everyone in the tech industry facepalms almost every time legislators try to pontificate on technology, but the British government appears to be trying to set a new record. After putting iMessage and FaceTime at risk, the government is now suggesting that it might ban some Apple security updates.Under the latest plans, tech companies would need to notify the British government before rolling out a security fix but might be refused permission if it blocks a vulnerability that’s being exploi
  
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• Walmart Will Airdrop Eggs and Ice Cream by Drone for Some Texans - CNET

  24-08-2023 14:00
  
  Retail giant promises deliveries in a half hour or less -- if you live in the right neighborhood.
  
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• USB-C Might Finally Come to the iPhone: Why It's Exciting - CNET

  24-08-2023 14:00
  
  Commentary: Apple seems poised to make another connector change. This time it should be much less painful.
  
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• Are Foldables the Future of Phones? I Traveled Across the World to Find Out - CNET

  24-08-2023 14:00
  
  Smartphone makers are betting foldables are the next big thing. But in Seoul, Samsung's home turf, they're already the here and now.
  
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• Intriguing Vision Pro accessory described by Apple: a digital ‘stone’

  24-08-2023 13:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has been granted a patent for an intriguing Vision Pro accessory, which is at one point referred to as a digital “stone.”The description of the device is intentionally vague, as Apple wants to cover all potential uses, but it appears that the company sees it as a way to allow augmented or virtual reality objects to persist even after a Vision Pro session has ended …more…
  
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• iPhone 16 superguide: Everything we know about the 2024 iPhones

  24-08-2023 13:23 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The iPhone 15 lineup isn’t expected to be officially unveiled until September, but that hasn’t stopped those with connections in supply chains and within Apple from gleaning a few details about the iPhone 16.
  Naturally, any rumors or leaks you see this early are going to be fluid at best–even if they are accurate now, plans can and do change and there’s still plenty of time to do so before the iPhone 16 enters production.With all that said, here’s what the
  
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• 22 Bridesmaid Gifts They'll Actually Want to Keep - CNET

  24-08-2023 12:00
  
  These gifts are as thoughtful as they are practical.
  
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