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• The benefit of Lightning accessories goes away with the USB-C iPhone 15

  11-09-2023 23:35 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Some say it’s too soon, others say it can’t happen soon enough. When Apple announces the iPhone 15 lineup tomorrow, a notable part of the news will be switching from a Lightning port to a USB-C port for charging. The iPhone certainly isn’t the first Apple product to adopt USB-C, and it won’t be the last.more…
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 15 will be its least expensive since 2007’s original iPhone

  11-09-2023 23:22 via macdailynews.com
  
  The rumors expect prices for Apple’s iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus to remain unchanged from those of the iPhone 14 line: $799 and $899 respectively. That means, in the face of historic inflation, the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 will be the most affordable base model since the original 3.5-inch iPhone was released in 2007.
  iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus concept rendering (via 4RMD)
  The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max prices are expected to climb higher in select markets.
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• 'Five Nights at Freddy's': Release Date and How to Watch From Anywhere - CNET

  11-09-2023 23:10
  
  The video game adaptation premieres around Halloween.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: September 11, 2023 – Final iPhone 15 rumors, Apple’s 5G modem update 

  11-09-2023 23:10 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.Sponsored by Decluttr: Trade-in you
  
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• Join CNET's Apple Event Watch Party: Will Wonderlust Bring the iPhone 15? - CNET

  11-09-2023 22:59
  
  Our watch party begins Tuesday at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT/5 p.m. BST, including pre- and postshow analysis of Apple's event.
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro: Here are the camera upgrades rumored for this year

  11-09-2023 22:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The iPhone 15 lineup is just around the corner, as Apple will be holding a special event to unveil its new phones tomorrow. According to rumors, all the new models will get camera upgrades – but the upgrades will be more significant on the Pro Max model. Read on as we detail what to expect from the cameras on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.more…
  
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• Apple’s Made-in-Arizona chips will still require packaging in Taiwan

  11-09-2023 22:10 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s chip fabricator TSMC is building an Arizona facility that’s been pitched as lessening reliance on foreign chipmaking facilities — specifically those in Taiwan, which has been under threat of a blockade or even takeover by China.In December last year, Apple CEO Tim Cook traveled to Phoenix, Arizona to visit a highly touted multi-billion-dollar factory TSMC was constructing and said the facility would produce chips for the company.
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• Cable Companies Are Touting Their New 10G Platform. What Does It Actually Mean? - CNET

  11-09-2023 21:50
  
  ISPs like Xfinity and Mediacom are making network upgrades with the goal of reaching 10Gbps speeds.
  
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• Webb Finds Potentially Habitable Exoplanet Might Be an Ocean World - CNET

  11-09-2023 21:49
  
  NASA's James Webb Space Telescope paints an enthralling picture of a planet that could be a prime place to look for evidence of life.
  
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• What are you most excited to see at Apple’s ‘Wonderlust’ event?

  11-09-2023 21:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iPhone 15 rumor season is almost over. Apple will officially announce the new iPhone and Apple Watch lineup on Tuesday, and we believe there are some exciting updates to come. Based on what we know so far, what are you most excited to see at the “Wonderlust” Apple event this week? Let us know in our poll below!more…
  
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• Apple Releases New Security Update Ahead of iPhone Event - CNET

  11-09-2023 21:41
  
  This update for older iPhones and iPads likely fixes similar security concerns that were included in last week's iOS 16.6.1 update for newer devices.
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro: Good news for more RAM, no love for increased storage

  11-09-2023 21:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Bad news for anyone planning on taking out a second home mortgage to buy a 2TB iPhone 15 Pro Max this week: 1TB appears to remain the highest capacity option yet again.more…
  
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• No new M3 MacBook models this year – Ming-Chi Kuo

  11-09-2023 20:47 via macdailynews.com
  
  According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities, Cupertino won’t launch new M3 MacBook models before the end of the year.Ming-Chi Kuo via X:It seems that Apple will not launch new MacBook models (equipped with M3 series processors) before the end of this year.Andrew Cunningham for Ars Technica:Kuo didn’t share specifics, but he has sources inside Apple’s manufacturing supply chains that often give him reliable information about the company’s plans.
  
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• Stream Hulu Plus Live TV for Just $50 a Month Right Now (Save $20) - CNET

  11-09-2023 20:41
  
  The deal comes ahead of the service's price hike in October.
  
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• AI-powered UPDF still beats iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma’s new PDF features

  11-09-2023 20:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma are bringing a number of long awaited changes, chief among them is the ability to fill out PDFs within the operating system’s native apps. Even with the improvements, a dedicated PDF editor like UPDF is needed to have full functionality, export into more versatile formats, and create new documents. UPDF is even offering an exclusive 63% off UPDF for the 9to5Mac audience.more…
  
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• Apple to stick with Qualcomm 5G modems through the iPhone 18

  11-09-2023 20:08 via macworld.com
  
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  The saga of Apple’s attempt to make its own cellular modems seems like it may never end.Earlier this year, the Qualcomm CEO said that it was his assumption that Apple would switch to using 5G chips of its own design beginning sometime in 2024. There were rumors surrounding that statement that the new iPhone SE—introduced in the spring of 2024—would be a test case and the fate of the 5G chip in the iPhone 16 would rest on how well that turned out.Apparently, Apple is ha
  
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• Next Flight of the Giant SpaceX Starship Draws Closer - CNET

  11-09-2023 19:37
  
  Elon Musk says his Mars rocket prototype is ready to launch.
  
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• Why can’t Apple manage to make its own modems?

  11-09-2023 19:26 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple, the world’s most valuable company has more than $166 billion in the bank and produces over $100 billion in annual free cash flow. The company has, for many years, also been working to develop its own modem chip, seemingly to no immediate avail.Dan Gallagher for The Wall Street Journal:[D]esigning the complex chips is apparently far easier said than done. Qualcomm, Apple’s current supplier of modem processors, said Monday morning that the two companies have extended their curre
  
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• The Dark Side of USB-C: Brace Yourself for iPhone 15 Cable Confusion - CNET

  11-09-2023 19:24
  
  Commentary: USB-C's versatility in charging and data transfer brings complications that millions of customers will now get to experience firsthand.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 15.7.9 with ‘important security fixes’

  11-09-2023 19:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple released iOS 16.6.1 to iPhone users last week, and now it’s out with an update for older iPhone and iPad devices. iOS 15.7.9 is now rolling out with what Apple says are “important security fixes” for those users.
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• Could every Apple Watch get the Hermès face collection?

  11-09-2023 19:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the late rumors heading into tomorrow’s Apple event is that the Hermès Apple Watch could be discontinued. If true, that could be more interesting for a few reasons.more…
  
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• Download your ‘Wonderlust’ bingo cards for some iPhone event fun

  11-09-2023 19:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’re just one day away from Apple’s iPhone 15 event. Whether you’re planning to watch with friends or solo, check out these free Wonderlust event bingo cards to spice things up.more…
  
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• Apple's Sept. 12 Wonderlust Event Live Blog: Awaiting the iPhone 15 - CNET

  11-09-2023 19:00
  
  Apple's likely to launch the iPhone 15 line and an Apple Watch refresh Tuesday, and we're counting down until the livestream begins.
  
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• Apple Event 2023: Just 24 Hours Until the iPhone 15 Takes Center Stage - CNET

  11-09-2023 18:47
  
  Tomorrow, we could see the iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and, maybe, an iPhone 15 Ultra.
  
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• 'Elemental' Streaming Release Date and How to Watch From Anywhere - CNET

  11-09-2023 18:41
  
  The flick lights up Disney Plus on Wednesday.
  
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• DOJ antitrust trial focuses on the billions Google pays Apple to be Safari’s default search engine

  11-09-2023 18:06 via macdailynews.com
  
  The Department of Justice’s case against Alphabet-subsidiary Google is the first test of Silicon Valley’s dominance since it took action against Microsoft more than two decades ago. One focus of the DOJ’s case are the billions of dollars that Google has paid Apple to be the default search engine on its Safari web browser.
  DOJ antitrust lawsuit targets Google’s multibillion-dollar default search pact with Apple
  Leah Nylen for Bloomberg Businessweek:Since 2005, Google has p
  
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• Disney and Spectrum Deal Restores ESPN, ABC for Millions of Viewers - CNET

  11-09-2023 18:04
  
  The deal comes just in time for Monday Night Football on ESPN.
  
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• Save $200 on 15-inch M2 MacBook Air, iPad Pro Magic Keyboard $210, more

  11-09-2023 18:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  All-time lows on Apple’s new 15-inch M2 MacBook Air are headlining all of the best deals today at $200 off. But if you’re more of an iPad Pro user, Apple’s 11-inch Magic Keyboard is ready to elevate the experience with a drop down to $210. Then go check out UGREEN’s new 10,000mAh MagSafe Power Bank, now that it’s down to $49. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• Hey, Apple: I'm Wishing the Watch Ultra 2 Will Have These 5 Features - CNET

  11-09-2023 17:55
  
  If the Apple Watch Ultra 2 incorporates these aspects, it could level up the user experience.
  
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• iOS 17: Got an iPhone? Get Ready for These Exciting New Features - CNET

  11-09-2023 17:46
  
  New shortcuts, offline mode for maps and more are expected to come to your iPhone soon.
  
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• Don't Rush To Upgrade to the iPhone 14, Here's Why - CNET

  11-09-2023 17:31
  
  Before buying an iPhone 14, reconsider these factors.
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 15 launch on Tuesday is a key moment for markets

  11-09-2023 17:28 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is universally expected to unveil its new iPhone 15 lineup at it’s “Wonderlust” special media event on Tuesday.Investors are looking for new iPhone 15 features including a rear-facing periscope telephoto lens, an A16 chip, and a USB-C port to replace Apple’s proprietary Lightning connector. Analysts also expect updates to Apple Watch models and AirPods.

  Brian Swint for Barron’s:Maybe that’s because we’re on the 15th iteration of a device tha
  
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• Why the iPhone 13 mini will probably be discontinued this week

  11-09-2023 17:24 via macworld.com
  
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  If you’re looking to buy a new iPhone, today’s officially the worst day to buy one. On Tuesday, Apple will launch the iPhone 15 at its Wonderlust event and subsequently cut the price of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 to make room for the new phones.Apple traditionally offers two older generations of iPhone at discounted prices after unveiling a new model, so the iPhone 12 will likely be cut from the lineup. Here’s how Apple’s pricing breaks down ahead of the event:&
  
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• Apple Extends Modem Deal with Qualcomm Ahead of iPhone 15 Launch - CNET

  11-09-2023 17:12
  
  Apple has agreed to use Qualcomm 5G modems in its iPhones through 2026.
  
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• The 12 Fruits and Vegetables Most Likely to Contain Pesticides - CNET

  11-09-2023 17:09
  
  If you're going to spring for pesticide-free organic produce, these are the ones to buy.
  
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• Want an M3 Mac? It looks like you’ll need to wait till next year

  11-09-2023 17:08 via macworld.com
  
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  It’s possible that Tuesday’s Wonderlust event to unveil the latest iPhones and Apple Watches could be the last major product release of this year for Apple. Past reports have said that Apple had plans to do a Mac update later this fall to introduce the highly anticipated M3 chip, but a new report has dampened those expectations.According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on X (formerly Twitter), the next generation of M-series chips, the M3, won’t make its debut in a M
  
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• USB-C and the iPhone 15: What the end of Lightning means for your Apple devices

  11-09-2023 16:50 via macworld.com
  
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  It’s almost September, which means the unveiling of the iPhone 15 is just a couple of weeks away. Among the usual new colors and camera upgrades, all reports say the new iPhone will mark the end of Lightning, as Apple switches to USB-C like the iPad and Mac. So what will the new port mean for new iPhone users? Here’s everything we know so far.When will the iPhone 15 arrive?The iPhone 15 will be announced at Apple’s “Wonderlust” event on September 12.Will al
  
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• iOS 17 Compatibility: The iPhones supported by iOS 17

  11-09-2023 16:34 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you have an iPhone 8 or iPhone X—or even something older—and are excited about the new features in iOS 17, you might want to consider an upgrade to a new iPhone this fall. When the iOS 17 update is released, it will not be possible to install it on the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, or anything older than those iPhones.
  In September 2023 those phones turned six years old, so their omission isn’t really surprising. Apple generally supports iPhones up to about five years old
  
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• New Video Predicts Apple's iPhone 15 Pro in Gray and Blue Shades - CNET

  11-09-2023 16:30
  
  Titanium could possibly be on the roster for Apple's flagship iPhones this season.
  
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• Price Forecast: Will Apple Increase iPhone 15 Prices? - CNET

  11-09-2023 16:26
  
  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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• Apple may dump more than Lightning when it launches the iPhone 15

  11-09-2023 16:19 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  With less than a day to go until Apple unveils this year’s line-up of new iPhones with USB-C and Apple Watches with a faster S9 chip, evidence is growing to suggest that the company will also use the Wonderlust event to announce a radical change in its use of materials.Around a month ago it was first rumored that Apple would not release a leather case for the iPhone 15, for reasons that were not clear but were widely assumed to be based on environmental considerations. The leather
  
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• TSMC Arizona chip plant will be a paperweight, says analyst

  11-09-2023 15:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The TSMC Arizona chip plant is behind schedule, over budget, and the subject of contention in online forums – and now an analyst says that it will be little more than a useless paperweight, even when it does finally begin production.Not only will it only make chips for older Apple devices, but it can’t even complete the process of making those without sending them back to Taiwan for final assembly …more…
  
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• Huge Discover Samsung Fall Sale Slashes Price on Phones, TVs, Appliances and More - CNET

  11-09-2023 15:39
  
  Find massive savings all week long at both Samsung and Best Buy.
  
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• Apple said to discontinue all silicone and leather bands and cases in eco push

  11-09-2023 15:27 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is likely planning to discontinue all of its silicone rubber, fluoroelastomer, and leather accessories, replacing them with ones made of more eco-friendly materials, MacRumors reports.
  Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro Max Leather Case with MagSafe in Umber
  Hartley Charlton for MacRumors:The move is expected to include accessories such as the iPhone Silicone Case with MagSafe, Sport Band, Solo Loop, and AirTag Loop.
  Apple is widely expected to discontinue its leather ‌iPhone‌ cases fol
  
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• Favorite iPhone models – which ones do you remember fondly?

  11-09-2023 15:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One day ahead of the launch of the iPhone 15 line-up, CNN took a look back at every iPhone which preceded it, from the original iPhone in 2007 onward. That got me thinking about my favorites, and wondering: Which were yours?When Steve Jobs presented the first ever iPhone – with his famous “an iPod, a phone and internet communicator … are you getting it?” reveal – he said it was a magical product which was five years ahead of anything else on the market …
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• Qualcomm to supply Apple with 5G modems through 2026

  11-09-2023 14:59 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s seemingly quixotic, years-long modem effort still won’t be bearing fruit in the near future as Qualcomm on Monday announced that it has entered into an agreement with Apple to supply Snapdragon 5G Modem‑RF Systems for smartphone launches in 2024, 2025 and 2026.“This agreement reinforces Qualcomm’s track record of sustained leadership across 5G technologies and products.” – Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
  Qualcomm also said that the patent licensing d
  
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• I Hope the iPhone 15 Pro Inherits This Apple Watch Feature - CNET

  11-09-2023 14:00
  
  Commentary: The rumored iPhone 15 Pro may get the Apple Watch Ultra's Action button. Here's why that's a big deal.
  
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• Here Are Today's Refinance Rates, Sept. 11, 2023: Rates Trend Higher - CNET

  11-09-2023 14:00
  
  Several benchmark refinance rates notched upwards over the past seven days. Though refinance rates change daily, experts expect rates to continue to climb.
  
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• Current Mortgage Interest Rates on Sept. 11, 2023: Benchmark Rate Increases - CNET

  11-09-2023 14:00
  
  Mortgage rates moved in opposite directions over the past seven days, but one benchmark rate is higher. Here's how your payments might be affected by inflation.
  
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• I dislike the Pro Max name, but I’m glad Apple is sticking to it

  11-09-2023 13:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the rumors about this year’s iPhone lineup was that the top-end model might be called the iPhone 15 Ultra, instead of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. But just ahead of the reveal, we noted Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is confident the Pro Max name is sticking around.
  In a new report detailing what to expect at next week’s “Wonderlust” event, Bloomberg says Apple is planning to stick with the “Pro Max” branding this year …
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