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• In an ocean of leaks, the iPhone 15 cameras managed to sneak in a few surprises

  13-09-2023 23:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In an environment where so much information leaks, it’s always nice to actually learn something new from an Apple event. Last year, the whole software aspect of the Dynamic Island was one of those things. This year, the surprises are all about the iPhone 15 Pro camera system.more…
  
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• Apple iPhone 15 vs. iPhone 15 Pro: Every Difference Between the New Phones - CNET

  13-09-2023 23:20
  
  There's more that separates these two 6.1-inch iPhones than an extra camera.
  
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• Jupiter's Moon Callisto Has a Whole Lot of Oxygen Scientists Struggle to Explain - CNET

  13-09-2023 23:08
  
  A recent analysis finds up to 1,000 times more molecular oxygen than can be explained by prevailing theories about where it comes from.
  
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• Here’s what Apple didn’t announce at its ‘Wonderlust’ event

  13-09-2023 23:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple on Tuesday held its special event, “Wonderlust,” at which the company introduced the iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra, and some new accessories. But before the event, rumors had been hinting at the launch of some products that have yet to see the light of day. Here’s what Apple didn’t announce at this week’s event.more…
  
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• iOS 17 Will Be Available Next Week to the Public - CNET

  13-09-2023 22:53
  
  On Tuesday, Apple announced the iOS 17 release date, after months of waiting.
  
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• You’ll need to buy Apple’s latest phone and earbuds to take full advantage of Apple Vision Pro

  13-09-2023 22:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  This week, Tim Cook reaffirmed Apple’s previously-announced plans to ship its Vision Pro AR/VR headset “early next year.” ‘”Early” in Apple parlance can mean as late as May, but various signs point to this truly meaning a debut in the first few months of 2024.But if you are planning to get Apple’s first ever spatial computer, we also learned this week about some important prerequisites. To get the most out of your Apple Vision pro headset, you’ll a
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: September 13, 2023 – Unpacking Apple’s new Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches

  13-09-2023 22:47 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 Decluttr: Trade-in your iPhone or other device with a 28 day price lock and get an extra 10%* cash back with code 9TO5MAC23 (*$30 cap).more…
  
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• Gboard’s Emoji Kitchen is now integrated into Google Search for web, iPhone, etc

  13-09-2023 22:30 via 9to5google.com
  
  Emoji Kitchen debuted a couple of years ago as a part of Gboard for Android, introducing the truly delightful ability to mash together different emoji into a single sticker. Now, Emoji Kitchen is officially coming to the web (and, in turn, iPhone) by way of direct integration into Google Search.more…
  
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• Apple begins pivot toward Vision Pro spatial computing future

  13-09-2023 22:28 via macdailynews.com
  
  This week, Apple announced the iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9, and more. But, the company also subtly began pivoting away from the iPhone to an ecosystem built around its Apple Vision Pro spatial computer.
  Apple Vision Pro features a pair of advanced, custom micro‑OLED displays deliver more pixels than a 4K TV to each eye — for stunning clarity.
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:The iPhone still makes up about half of Apple’s revenue and remains its biggest focus, but the company
  
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• 'Gnarly-Looking Beast' Revealed in 265-Million-Year-Old Fossil - CNET

  13-09-2023 22:25
  
  The well-preserved skull of a pre-dinosaur predator shows a creature that could chew bones.
  
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• Apple’s new lineup brings less variety and more value to the iPhone

  13-09-2023 22:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  With Apple’s “Wonderlust” event behind us, let’s take a look at the 2023-2024 iPhone lineup in full. The four new models in the iPhone 15 line are the stars of the show, but the changes that happen down the line are also worth mentioning.more…
  
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• US government calls iPhone ban in China an ‘inappropriate retaliation’

  13-09-2023 21:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Amid the hype of the iPhone 15 launch, a pair of reports over the last week have said that China government agencies have started banning employees from using iPhones. Now, Bloomberg reports that the White House has issued its response to these iPhone bans in China, calling them an “inappropriate retaliation.”
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• iOS 16.6.1: You Should Download This Vital iPhone Update Now - CNET

  13-09-2023 21:55
  
  The update patches a zero-day security issue that might be actively exploited.
  
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• OtterBox’s new iPhone 15 cases debut in three protective MagSafe styles

  13-09-2023 21:41 via 9to5toys.com
  
  OtterBox is as close to royalty as it gets in the rugged case space, and now the company is launching its new lineup of iPhone 15 covers. Debuting a collection of different ways to protect Apple’s latest handsets, there are three different form factors equipped with the brand’s signature protection.
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• PSA: One of the only new Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 features won’t be available at launch

  13-09-2023 21:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the biggest (and one of the only) new features for Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 won’t be available when the devices launch next week. Instead, the new “Double Tap” feature is coming via a software update next month, Apple says.more…
  
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• iOS 17: Exciting New Features iPhone Users Should Prepare For - CNET

  13-09-2023 21:27
  
  StandBy mode, new shortcuts and more will be available for your iPhone on Monday.
  
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• New Portrait photography feature to adjust subject focus not exclusive to iPhone 15

  13-09-2023 21:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  During the September keynote event, Apple touted a whole bunch of new Portrait mode features for the iPhone 15 series, like automatic capture of Portrait mode shots while using the main shooting mode in the Camera app and the ability to change the subject in focus in the Portrait mode shot after you have taken it.Well, it turns out that at least some of that stuff is also coming to older phones too. Twitter user Dylan pointed out that on the iOS 17 release candidate build, iPhone 14 Pro users ca
  
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• Apple left out some pretty cool announcements during its Wonderlust event

  13-09-2023 21:13 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s Wonderlust event on September 12 dished the details on the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. There were a few other odds and ends in there, like a USB-C upgrade to the AirPods Pro (2nd gen) charge case.But we found a few interesting little details that weren’t mentioned in the hour-long presentation. I guess Apple had to leave room for its five-minute skit with Mother Earth to brag about its carbon neutral products and environme
  
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• Apple announces more iOS 17 features coming later this year: Apple Music updates, Apple ID proximity sign-in, more

  13-09-2023 21:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 17 is coming on September 18 after three months of beta testing. We already knew that there were some iOS 17 features that wouldn’t launch until later this year, but Apple has now published an in-depth breakdown with more details. According to Apple, there’s an array of new features coming to iOS 17 later this year via a separate software update.more…
  
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• Apple’s market value is about to surge past $3 trillion and beyond – analyst

  13-09-2023 21:04 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s market value is about to surge past $3 trillion and beyond by this time next year, Wedbush Securities’ senior tech analyst Daniel Ives says.Ian Krietzberg
 for TheStreet:Apple’s stock has been on a bit of a slide this month, and even the unveiling of the highly anticipated iPhone 15 didn’t help… The shares were off 6.2% in September through Tuesday and at last check they were off 0.8%, tugging the market cap down to $2.76 trillion.
  Calling the
  
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• Best Mattress for Side Sleepers in 2023 - CNET

  13-09-2023 21:00
  
  With over 100 beds tested, our experts reveal their picks for the best mattresses for side sleepers.
  
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• Apple disputes French claims, says discontinued iPhone 12 meets radiation rules

  13-09-2023 20:38 via macdailynews.com
  
  The National Frequency Agency (ANFR) is demanding that Apple withdraw the iPhone 12 from the French market as of September 12, 2023, due to what it claims is an excessive specific absorption rate (SAR) limit observed on this model. Apple disputes France’s claims.
  Apple’s iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and iPhone 12 mini (left to right)
  athieu Rosemain and Elizabeth Pineau for Reuters:Apple defended its iPhone 12 model on Wednesday after a French watchdog ordered a halt to its sales ci
  
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• Lyft's New Gender-Based Feature Aims to Empower Drivers and Riders Alike - CNET

  13-09-2023 20:37
  
  The opt-in feature gives women and nonbinary users a choice.
  
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• Spatial Video: Our Biggest Questions About the iPhone 15 Pro's Immersive Feature - CNET

  13-09-2023 20:36
  
  The iPhone 15 Pro will record 3D videos for Vision Pro. Will this make more people want to try recording spatial memories?
  
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• Photoshop's Firefly Generative AI Is Here. This Is How Much It'll Cost You - CNET

  13-09-2023 20:25
  
  Firefly, which I've been trying out, has a monthly usage cap that's meant to be liberal. But oh, by the way, Adobe is raising all its subscription prices.
  
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• [Video] 15 reasons why the iPhone 15 Pro Max is a must buy

  13-09-2023 20:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Now that the dust has settled from Apple’s Wonderlust event we can take a longer, hands-on look at the iPhone 15 lineup and see what it is all about. At first glance, the iPhone looks relatively similar to last year’s lineup of iPhones. But if we start to dig into the features, design, and cameras, the picture really starts to shine. The 15 Pro Max, especially, has a lot going for it. Here are 15 reasons why the iPhone 15 Pro Max is a worthy upgrade.more…
  
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• Hooray! Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Gets Periscope Cameras to Catch Up With Android - CNET

  13-09-2023 20:02
  
  Apple uses prisms to shoehorn a big camera assembly into a thin smartphone. That should help catch up to flagship Android phones.
  
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• I Held iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max: First Thoughts on Titanium Frame, 5x Zoom Camera, Action Button - CNET

  13-09-2023 19:55
  
  After the Apple event, I had the chance to personally check out the new iPhone 15 Pro models.
  
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• PS5 Update Adds Streaming to Chromecast - CNET

  13-09-2023 19:54
  
  No more moving PS5s to another room just to play some games.
  
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• Apple Ditches Leather for Environmentally Friendly Materials, Reveals FineWoven - CNET

  13-09-2023 19:42
  
  The company is striving to be carbon neutral by 2030 and is introducing a new material for watchbands, phone cases and more.
  
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• iPhone 15 supports Qi2 for wireless charging… but no one knows what that means

  13-09-2023 19:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has confirmed that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro support the new Qi2 standard for wireless charging. The question, however, is what this actually means for iPhone 15 users. As of right now, this seems like a question no one really has an answer to…more…
  
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• California Bill Requiring Bidirectional Charging in All EVs Is Defeated in State Assembly - CNET

  13-09-2023 19:22
  
  The bill's sponsor, Sen. Nancy Skinner, said she'd continue to find a way to ensure all EV owners in the state can benefit from the technology, which converts your vehicle into a virtual power plant.
  
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• Bill Requiring All EVs in California to Have Bidirectional Charging Is Defeated in State Assembly - CNET

  13-09-2023 19:22
  
  The sponsor, Sen. Nancy Skinner, said she'd continue to look for a way to ensure all EV owners benefit from the technology, which converts your vehicle into a virtual power plant.
  
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• Apple disputes claim that the iPhone 12 is suddenly breaking radiation standards

  13-09-2023 19:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As Apple was unveiling the iPhone 15 yesterday, parties in the EU were working to have the iPhone 12 banned.more…
  
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• iOS 17 RC delivers more than 20 new iPhone ringtones

  13-09-2023 19:12 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple has released iOS 17 RC to developers and public beta testers. The iOS 17 RC build adds multiple new (and some remastered) ringtones for the iPhone.
  iOS 17 upgrades the communications experience with Contact Posters, a new stickers experience, Live Voicemail, and much more.
  Filipe Espósito for 9to5Mac:There are more than 20 new ringtone options and sound alerts available with the final build of iOS 17. Users can set the new sounds for when they receive new calls, text messages, email
  
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• You can charge your Apple Watch or AirPods using the new iPhone 15’s USB-C port

  13-09-2023 18:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro ditch Apple’s proprietary Lightning connector in favor of USB-C, and that change has a few side effects. Perhaps most notably, you can now use the iPhone 15’s USB-C port to quickly add more juice to your Apple Watch or AirPods.more…
  
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• France orders Apple to pull iPhone 12 from market claiming ‘high radiation levels’

  13-09-2023 18:11 via macdailynews.com
  
  The National Frequency Agency (ANFR) is demanding that Apple withdraw the iPhone 12 from the French market as of September 12, 2023, due to what it claims is an excessive specific absorption rate (SAR) limit observed on this model. The ANFR urges Apple to take all available measures to quickly remedy this issue. If not, Apple will be required to recall the phones that have already been sold.
  iPhone 12
  As part of its mission to monitor the radio equipment market and control public exposure to ele
  
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• Apple Watch Series 8 clearance starts at $310, 10.9-inch iPad from $399, Anker iPhone 15 essentials, more

  13-09-2023 17:57 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The second-best prices yet on Apple Watch Series 8 arrive from $310 to offer a better value than Series 9. Plus, Apple’s latest 10th Gen 10.9-inch iPad starts at $399 to go alongside a collection of new Anker gear for iPhone 15 starting at $11. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• The Bag of Holding Is a Great Way to Get all Your Games and Books to Game Nights - CNET

  13-09-2023 17:42
  
  Load up your entire D&D hoard into one strong and capable messenger bag with the Bag of Holding from Rollacrit
  
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• Apple expands supplier clean energy commitments

  13-09-2023 17:17 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Tuesday announced expanded progress to decarbonize its global supply chain, with more than 300 manufacturers now committed to using 100 percent clean energy for their Apple production by 2030. New commitments from more than 50 suppliers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia have driven recent growth in Apple’s Supplier Clean Energy Program, which now represents over 90 percent of the company’s direct manufacturing spend. The milestone brings Apple closer to its ambitious goal to be
  
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• Adobe launches generative AI for Creative Cloud users and raises plan prices

  13-09-2023 17:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Adobe’s Firefly Generative AI has been in beta testing this year and now the advanced features have launched for all Creative Cloud users.Along with the big update comes some price bumps for its subscriptions. Here are all the details.more…
  
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• For All Mankind returning to Apple TV+ for fourth season on November 10 [Video]

  13-09-2023 17:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Premiere Apple TV+ series For All Mankind will return for its fourth season later this year. The 10-episode run of the alternate history sci-fi drama will begin on November 10. A new teaser clip and first look images from season four dropped today.more…
  
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• How to try out the new double tap gesture on your old Apple Watch

  13-09-2023 16:54 via macworld.com
  
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  You’d be forgiven if you struggled to name anything new about the Apple Watch Series 9. All of the changes (other than the new pink color) are under the hood, with a new S9 SiP, U2 ultra-wide band chip, and brighter display. However, the most intriguing new feature is a new double-tap gesture that lets you control some Apple Watch Series 9 commands without touching the display. All you need to do is tap the index finger and thumb of your watch hand together twice to trigger t
  
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• Apple Raises Prices on iPhone 15 Models, but Promises Exciting Upgrades - CNET

  13-09-2023 16:48
  
  A new Action button, USB-C charging port and a range of mellow colors may entice you to upgrade.
  
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• Pixel 7 Series Phones Return to Amazon All-Time Lows Following iPhone 15 Event - CNET

  13-09-2023 16:47
  
  Upgrade to a current Google flagship and save as much as $250.
  
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• What to Know About the New COVID Vaccines for This Fall - CNET

  13-09-2023 16:34
  
  The CDC recommends shots for everyone. Here's what we know about them, when you can get one, cost and more.
  
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• Here’s what you can do with the iPhone 15 Pro Action button

  13-09-2023 16:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After living its entire life with a side switch, the iPhone has evolved to feature a programmable Action button with the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. Here’s a look at all the ways you can customize the iPhone Action button.more…
  
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• PSA: Apple Card financing not available for carrier-free iPhone 15 orders

  13-09-2023 16:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Last month, Apple discontinued Apple Card financing for iPhones purchased without a carrier connection. Unfortunately, and unsurprisingly, that change applies to the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro.What this means is that in order to use Apple Card Monthly Installments to buy an iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro, you must connect that phone to AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon.more…
  
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• Best Soundbar for 2023 - CNET

  13-09-2023 16:00
  
  If you're looking to upgrade your TV speakers, these are the best soundbars on the market.
  
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• How to pre-order iPhone 15, Plus, Pro and Pro Max

  13-09-2023 15:34 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has presented its latest series of smartphones – the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. As usual, Apple will be kicking things off with pre-orders, so that those who want a handset can race to place their order and then wait a week or so to receive the new handset.
  Unfortunately, you are unlikely to be the only person pre-ordering a new iPhone. In our experience, a hesitation of only a few minutes can postpone the delivery of a device by days, if not weeks. In
  
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