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• 9to5Mac Daily: August 29, 2023 – Apple engineer pay, the latest on iPhone 15

  29-08-2023 23:39 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.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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• Roborock is celebrating its anniversary with amazing deals

  29-08-2023 23:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Roborock was founded in 2014, so this year, it’s celebrating its anniversary! The intelligent robot vacuum innovator is celebrating by offering its best sales ever. Check out some of the highlights below, and don’t wait, as these incredible deals are only available from August 29 to September 2.more…
  
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• Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go Brings Rhythm to Apple Arcade - CNET

  29-08-2023 23:30
  
  Maracas not included.
  
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• Apple AirPods Could Add USB-C Charging Next Month - CNET

  29-08-2023 23:19
  
  Get ready to make the switch from Lightning.
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup expected to deliver significant improvements across the range

  29-08-2023 23:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has set September 12th as the date to unveil its new iPhone 15 lineup with significant improvements across the range.
  Apple’s current generation iPhone 14
  Bloomberg News:The highlight of the event will be the iPhone 15 lineup, which will include two entry-level models and two high-end models. The lower-end devices, likely to be called the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, will get some capabilities of last year’s Pro models — the A16 chip, Dynamic Island interface and a 48-megapixel
  
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• What to expect at Apple’s September 12 event: iPhone 15, new Apple Watch, and more

  29-08-2023 22:40 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has officially set a date for its annual iPhone special event. This year, the festivities commence on September 12 and the iPhone 15 is expected to be the star of the show. Head below as we round up all of the announcements we expect at the Apple event, including new software and hardware.more…
  
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• Download the iPhone 15 event wallpaper from Basic Apple Guy

  29-08-2023 22:12 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The iPhone 15 event is officially slated for September 12 and along with the invites that went out is a slick new Apple logo. Check out the fresh “Wonderlust” iPhone 15 event wallpapers thanks to Basic Apple Guy.more…
  
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• New AirPods with USB-C Charging Case at expected at Apple’s ‘Wonderlust’ event

  29-08-2023 22:10 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has set September 12th as the date for its “Wonderlust” special media event at which it’s expected to unveil the iPhone 15 lineup, next-gen Apple Watch models, and new AirPods.
  AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
  Mark Gurman fro Bloomberg News:The new products should help restore growth this holiday season — Apple’s biggest sales period of the year.
  [A]ll four new iPhones will shift to a USB-C charging port to comply with new European Union regulations. This will mar
  
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• Verizon Makes It Easier for You to Stop Getting Spam Texts - CNET

  29-08-2023 21:27
  
  You can now block all of those text messages that appear to come from random email addresses.
  
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• Special #AppleEvent hashmoji now live on X ahead of iPhone 15 launch

  29-08-2023 21:14 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It’s now a tradition: Every time Apple announces a special event, the company also launches a special hashmoji (also known as a hashflag) on X (formerly Twitter). And as Apple has just confirmed that it will be holding an event on September 12 to potentially announce the iPhone 15 lineup, there’s now a new Apple hashmoji live on X to promote the event.more…
  
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• How Two FDA Moves Have Quietly Advanced Reproductive Health Care - CNET

  29-08-2023 21:04
  
  The decisions mirror momentum in telehealth and beyond to make reproductive health care more accessible.
  
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• Apple releases updated AirPods Pro 2 firmware [U]

  29-08-2023 20:58 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In addition to iOS 17 developer beta 8, it appears Apple has issued new AirPods Pro 2 firmware.more…
  
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• iPhone 15 is going USB-C, and so will AirPods next month

  29-08-2023 20:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We figured AirPods would go USB-C as soon as the iPhone does, and that’s what Bloomberg reports will happen. Mark Gurman drops this line in his coverage of Apple’s September event announcement: “To match the new iPhones, Apple will introduce updated AirPods at the event that include a USB-C charging port.”more…
  
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• iOS 17 beta 8 is out now available for developers

  29-08-2023 20:25 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  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 iPhone dominates Global Top 10 Most Shipped Smartphones list

  29-08-2023 20:18 via macdailynews.com
  
  The iPhone 14 Pro Max is the most shipped smartphone worldwide in the first half of this year, with Apple shipping a total of 26.5 million units according to Omdia’s Smartphone Model Market Tracker – 2Q23. The iPhone 14 Pro Max is the most expensive model in the 14 series that Apple released last September and is priced from $1,099 to $1,599.Taking second place is the Apple iPhone 14 Pro – the second most expensive model in the 14 series, priced from $999 to $1,499. The model w
  
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• Today's Mortgage Rates for Aug. 28, 2023: Rates Tick Up for Homebuyers - CNET

  29-08-2023 19:54
  
  A few closely followed mortgage rates crept higher this week. See how the Fed's interest rate hikes could affect your home loan payments.
  
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• Apple ends AR Easter egg tradition with iPhone 15 event announcement

  29-08-2023 19:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In September 2020, Apple started a tradition of including an AR Easter egg in the announcement of its major events. Now after unveiling its Vision Pro headset at WWDC this year, the “Wonderlust” announcement is the first iPhone event in years to not include an AR surprise.more…
  
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• Apple releases visionOS beta 3 to developers with a Vision Pro dev kit

  29-08-2023 19:28 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Following the release of iOS 17 beta 8 and other software updates to developers, Apple is also releasing visionOS beta 3. Although Apple Vision Pro won’t hit stores until 2024, there are a few developers who have been invited to try out the new device in advance.more…
  
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• Apple releases iOS 17 beta 8

  29-08-2023 19:07 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update: Public beta versions of today’s software releases are available now.It’s not just iPhone 15 event announcement day. Fresh iOS 17 betas are here as well. Apple has released iOS 17 beta 8 for developers.more…
  
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• It’s official: Apple to hold special media event on September 12th

  29-08-2023 19:04 via macdailynews.com
  It’s official: Apple on Tuesday announced that it will host a fall media event on September 12th at 10:00 am PDY / 1:00 pm EDT.The event will be pre-taped and streamed and also, like last year, include an in-person component.https://macdailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/230829_apple_logo.mp4
  MacDailyNews Take: It’s expected that Apple will unveil the iPhone 15 lineup and new Apple Watch models.
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• Amazon Raises Free Shipping Minimum for Non-Prime Shoppers - CNET

  29-08-2023 19:04
  
  The change comes ahead of the next big Prime sales event.
  
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• Save Up to 70% at Wayfair During Its Labor Day Clearance Sale - CNET

  29-08-2023 18:39
  
  Get great discounts on home furnishings, bedding, mattresses, patio furniture, fire pits and more.
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 15 ‘Wonderlust’ event will be held September 12

  29-08-2023 18:37 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple on Tuesday announced a “special Apple Event” that will broadcast from Apple Park on September 12 at 10 a.m. PT. The event is expected to be the unveiling of the next generation the iPhone and Apple Watch.Invites to view the event contain the tagline “Wonderlust” and feature an Apple logo that appears to be composed of a sand-like substance, with parts of it being swept away in a breeze. The logo’s composition will surely breed speculation as to what A
  
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• Google Duet AI for Gmail, Docs, Sheets Arrives at $30 a Month for Businesses - CNET

  29-08-2023 18:35
  
  Anyone can sign up for a free 14-day trial, but prices for consumers and smaller businesses won't be revealed until later.
  
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• Get Stunning Graphics on a Budget With Big Savings on Nvidia-Equipped Laptops - CNET

  29-08-2023 18:28
  
  Save hundreds on these cutting-edge gaming laptops, and get free games, accessories and more.
  
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• Save the Date: Apple Officially Announces iPhone 15 Event 'Wonderlust' - CNET

  29-08-2023 18:15
  
  We expect to see the iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9 and more at the company's annual fall event.
  
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• Apple's iPhone 15 Event Set for Sept. 12 - CNET

  29-08-2023 18:15
  
  We expect to see the iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9 and more at the company's annual fall event.
  
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• Apple officially announces iPhone 15 event: ‘Wonderlust.’

  29-08-2023 18:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has officially announced its next product event where it will announce the new iPhone 15 lineup alongside Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. The event will take place on September 12. The tagline for the event reads “Wonderlust.” and features the rumored colors of the titanium iPhone 15 Pro lineup.
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• Deals: Belkin BoostCharge Pro Apple Watch power bank $75, Sony XM5 Headphones $50 off, more

  29-08-2023 17:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A Belkin Labor Day sale is headlining all of Tuesday’s best deals, which comes packed with iPhone and Mac essentials at some of the best prices of the year. That’s joined by Sony’s popular XM5 over-ear ANC headphones at $348, as well as Native Union’s 2-in-1 Belt Cable Duo that has you prepared for whatever port the new iPhone 15 comes with at $40. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• Relay FM launches annual St. Jude fundraiser, and you can earn 9to5Mac rewards for your support

  29-08-2023 17:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Our friends at Relay FM have once again launched their annual fundraiser in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Over the years, Relay FM has raised over $2 million in support of St. Jude, a Tennesee-based research hospital that treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.This year, 9to5Mac is proud to join in on the Relay FM fundraising efforts, giving you a way to support the life-saving work of St. Jude and earn some
  
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• Apple expects its most expensive flagship iPhone 15 Ultra (Pro Max) to be top seller

  29-08-2023 17:45 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is very optimistic about the selling point of the periscope lens, which is only available in iPhone 15 Ultra (née Pro Max), according to TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
  iPhone 15 Ultra (
  née Pro Max) rendering based on CAD. (imagevia @UniverseIce)
  Ming-Chi Kuo via Medium:iPhone 15 Pro Max, the most expensive iPhone, [will account] for 35–40% of iPhone 15 series shipments, the highest share. iPhone 15 Pro Max shipments in 2H24 also [will grow] 10–
  
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• Review: Marshall debuts new Motif II earbuds with improved ANC, better battery, sustainable build

  29-08-2023 17:23 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Marshall today is refreshing its flagship pair of true wireless earbuds. The vinyl-wrapped Motif first hit the scene back in 2021, and now two years later are being refreshed with the same iconic stylings in tow. Pairing with the company’s signature design, Marshall is now releasing the new Motif II with notably improved ANC, extra battery life, and a case made of recycled plastics. Not to mention, my favorite sound on the market.
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• Today Only: Get a Free Stainless Peel When You Grab the New Pi Prime Pizza Oven from Solo Stove - CNET

  29-08-2023 17:19
  
  You can make hand-crafted pizza at home with this portable propane-powered pizza oven -- and you'll get a stainless steel pizza peel valued at $40 thrown in for free.
  
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• Apple looks to two Chinese firms to replace Sony as Vision Pro micro-OLED supplier

  29-08-2023 17:16 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is considering switching micro-OLED display production for future versions of its Vision Pro headset from Sony to Chinese manufacturers BOE and SeeYa, The Information reports.
  Apple Vision Pro features an ultra-high-resolution display system that packs 23 million pixels across two displays — more than a 4K TV for each eye — and the brand-new R1 chip, for a virtually lag-free, real-time view of the world.
  Hartley Charlton for MacRumors:Sony, the current supplier of micro-OLED di
  
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• Google Photos Locked Folder backup rolling out and coming to iOS, web

  29-08-2023 17:01 via 9to5google.com
  
  Since its 2021 launch, the complaint that emerged with the Google Photos Locked Folder is people setting up new devices only to find that those images and videos didn’t transfer over. Google Photos is now addressing that with Locked Folder backup, with the broader feature also coming to iOS and the web.more…
  
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• 2024 iPad Pro reports don’t yet tempt me to upgrade [Diary]

  29-08-2023 16:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman again indicated that 2024 will see a “major update” to the iPad Pro lineup. This follows his earlier report saying much the same thing, though with less detail.He described this as a much-needed move, given that we’ve seen no significant since the redesign, which launched back in 2018 – but even this report isn’t tempting me to upgrade …
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• WhatsApp releases its ‘new, faster app for Mac’ with group calling

  29-08-2023 16:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  WhatsApp has sort of been on the Mac for a while now, but Meta’s 3.2 star-rated solution has been resource-hungry and clunky at best. Starting today, Meta is officially launching its new and improved native Mac app with group calling features and more.more…
  
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• TCL's New Phone Line Includes Its Paper-Like Screen Technology - CNET

  29-08-2023 16:30
  
  Two new NxtPaper phones aim to blend the difference between a traditional phone screen and an e-reader.
  
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• Apple Mac posts 17% YoY Q2 growth, iPad sees 47% YoY Q2 growth in China

  29-08-2023 16:28 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s Mac posted 17% year over year growth in Q2, while iPad grew a stellar 47% YoY in mainland China, according to the latest Canalys data.In Q2 2023, the decline in PC (desktops, notebooks and workstations) shipments to Mainland China showed signs of moderation, dropping 19% year-on-year to 9.6 million units. Desktop (including desktop workstations) and notebook (including mobile workstations) shipments were both down 19%, to 3.0 million and 6.6 million units respectively. IT investmen
  
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• Google Maps allegedly getting Live Activities in time for iPhone 15 Dynamic Island

  29-08-2023 16:09 via 9to5google.com
  
  Google Maps is said to be working on support for iOS’s Live Activities feature, just in time for the iPhone 15’s expansion of the Dynamic Island.more…
  
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• Get ready, the iPhone 15 event invite is arriving today

  29-08-2023 16:02 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you’re like us, you’ve been anxiously waiting to hear exactly when the iPhone 15 event is going to be held. And the wait may be over.With rumors saying that the event will take place on September 12 or 13, a new report claims Apple is ready to send out invites. According to Aaron on X (formerly Twitter), who has leaked accurate information about software updates in the past, Apple will announce the date today for the September event.
  Can’t wait to see a bunch of fak
  
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• A Guide to Air Fryers: Everything to Know Before You Buy - CNET

  29-08-2023 16:00
  
  Five years in and I still love my air fryer just as much as the day we met. Here's all you need to know about the popular countertop cookers.
  
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• Apple eyeing path toward reducing Vision Pro build cost, offering cheaper model

  29-08-2023 15:59 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Vision Pro faces a few challenges today. Apple can’t make as many as it would like, it costs a lot to build each unit, and that adds up to a $3500 product for consumers. The company is currently investigating what ultimately could be a solution to each of these issues.more…
  
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• Twitter for Mac abandoned: Missing features, no ‘X’ rebranding, bugs galore

  29-08-2023 15:42 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update August 29, 2023: Twitter for Mac still hasn’t been updated since Elon Musk’s acquisition of the company. This means Twitter for Mac is still named “Twitter for Mac,” and does not reference the new “X” name of the social network anywhere. It also still lacks the vast majority of X Premium features.Original story published May 17, 2023: Elon Musk’s acquisition of the company and subsequent gutting of engineering teams have left Twitter for Mac in th
  
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• Deal of the Day: Take $40 Off Shokz OpenRun Pro Premium Bone-Conduction Headphones - CNET

  29-08-2023 15:23
  
  Our favorite bone-conduction headphones are a fantastic open-ear option for runners and workout enthusiasts -- and they're down to $140 right now at Amazon.
  
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• Investigatory Powers Act a serious threat to global privacy, says Apple

  29-08-2023 15:11 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple says that plans to increase the scope and powers of the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act is “a serious and direct threat to data security and information privacy” – not just to British citizens, but to all tech users worldwide.The company says that the British government is trying to make itself “the de facto global arbiter of what level of data security and encryption are permissible” after a report last week noted that companies like Apple could be banned
  
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• Verizon Adds New Top Unlimited Ultimate Plan With More Hotspot, International Data - CNET

  29-08-2023 15:00
  
  Verizon is adding another level to its unlimited data offerings, though this option will be pricey.
  
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• Snapchat introduces new ‘Dreams’ feature to generate selfies with AI

  29-08-2023 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier this year, Snapchat added integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT to let users get insights from an AI directly from the app. In another AI-related move, Snapchat is now rolling out a new “Dreams” feature that lets users generate photos using artificial intelligence.more…
  
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• New IT survey finds that Apple deployments are tied to positive business outcomes

  29-08-2023 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s growth in the enterprise has been well documented over the years. What hasn’t been well documented is how much Apple deployments contribute to positive business success. In a new survey today released by Kandji, nearly all IT professionals (90%) agree that deploying Apple devices in the workplace delivers positive business advantagesmore…
  
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• Former Qualcomm CEO to lead Globalstar which supports Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite service

  29-08-2023 14:55 via macdailynews.com
  
  Former Qualcomm boss Paul Jacobs is taking over as chief executive of Globalstar, a satellite company that supports Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite service on iPhone 14 (and, soon, later) models.
  Boeing 702X satellite (image: Boeing)
  Will Feuer for The Wall Street Journal:Jacobs, the son of Qualcomm co-founder Irwin Jacobs, served as CEO of Qualcomm from 2005 to 2014 and helped turn the chip maker into a stalwart servicing the smartphone industry. He was ousted from the company&rs
  
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