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• ChatGPT Can Now Respond to Your Voice and Analyze Your Photos - CNET

  25-09-2023 23:56
  
  Like Google Lens, ChatGPT can also answer related questions about your images.
  
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• In iOS 17, Apple Adds Ability to Change Search Engine in Safari Private Browsing - CNET

  25-09-2023 23:26
  
  The new feature comes as Google's antitrust lawsuit with the Depart of Justice is under way.
  
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• How to Watch 'The Voice 2023': Stream Season 24 From Anywhere - CNET

  25-09-2023 23:15
  
  The vocal talent show is back, with country legend Reba McEntire joining the mentors.
  
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• iPhone 16 expected to include an additional capacitive ‘Capture Button’

  25-09-2023 23:11 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s next-gen iPhone 16 series is expected in 2024 to gain an additional capacitive button, known internally as the “Capture Button.”
  iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max feature the thinnest borders ever on iPhone, the Ceramic Shield front cover, and new contoured edges.
  Marko Zivkovic for MacRumors:Codenamed “Project Nova,” the button is likely to be one of the main selling points of the ‌iPhone 16‌ lineup, assuming it gets past the initial testing pha
  
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• Review: Nomad’s new iPhone 15 leather cases remain the best on the market

  25-09-2023 23:01 via 9to5toys.com
  
  iPhone 15 is now here, and shoppers looking to pair their new handset with a leather case are going to be out of luck – at least if they plan on bringing home an official one from Apple. But why would you want to anyway, when Nomad is back with another edition of its popular leather case. Retaining its title of being 9to5Toys’ favorite leather iPhone case, we break down the experience below the fold.
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• 9to5Mac Daily: September 25, 2023 – iPhone 15 Pro durability and battery testing

  25-09-2023 22:59 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 WaterMinder: The best way to track your daily water intake, now with interactive widgets, an all-new Apple Watch app, StandBy support, and more.more…
  
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• iPhone 16 rumored to introduce a new “Capture Button” with unknown purpose

  25-09-2023 22:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iPhone 15 Pro just launched with the all-new Action button replacing the legacy mute switch. Now a new rumor claims Apple has plans to continue adding buttons to new iPhones.more…
  
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• Teardown confirms Apple Watch Ultra 2’s larger battery

  25-09-2023 22:28 via macdailynews.com
  
  iFixit today shared a video with teardowns of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9, providing a closer look inside the watches, and confirming that the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is equipped with a 564 mAh battery, as MacRumors first reported last week when it was revealed inaregulatory database.
  A new advanced display architecture pushes the maximum brightness of Apple Watch Ultra 2 to 3000 nits for greater readability in harsh sunlight.
  Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:This is around a 4% larg
  
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• In a win for Apple, India loosens planned restrictions on MacBook, iPad imports

  25-09-2023 21:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  In a win for Apple, HP, and others, India is loosening its planned restrictions on imports of laptops, tablets and other IT hardware, giving manufacturers more time to prepare for potential curbs.
  Apple’s website in India launched in 2020
  Sankalp Phartiyal for Bloomberg News:The South Asian country is doing away with a compulsory licensing requirement for tech importers, and will instead only ask such companies to register under its so-called import management system, people familiar with
  
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• Best Compression Socks for 2023 - CNET

  25-09-2023 21:00
  
  Compression socks aren't just for nurses and athletes -- they're helpful for anyone who sits or stands for a long time. We tested over 15 brands to find the best picks.
  
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• How to See the Full Harvest Supermoon Rise This Week - CNET

  25-09-2023 20:48
  
  The last supermoon of 2023 is one of the best-known full moons of the year, helping anyone in the Northern Hemisphere say goodbye to summer.
  
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• Amazon Bets Big (Up to $4 Billion Big) on Generative AI in Deal With Anthropic - CNET

  25-09-2023 20:28
  
  The partnership is the latest way the retail giant is investing in AI.
  
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• iPhone Diary: For one video project, my iPhone was the perfect camera

  25-09-2023 20:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  I may have just taken delivery of my shiny new iPhone 15 Pro Max, but I do get to write one last diary post about its predecessor, before it gets unceremoniously packaged up to be sent back to Apple.Not content with one time-consuming hobby – Argentine tango – I attempted to add another: amateur filmmaking. The latter didn’t get too far, as it struggled to compete for my time and attention (I’ve so far managed just two micro-shorts, totaling all of three-and-a-half minute
  
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• Apple’s FineWoven iPhone cases are trash

  25-09-2023 20:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple recently announced new FineWoven iPhone cases to replace its excellently reviewed leather ones. The review are quite negative. If you’re going to hide your new iPhone in a case in order to try to get $20-$40 extra by minimizing scratches for trade-in or resale, get a real leather case from a third-party maker.
  Apple’s new FineWoven accessories for iPhone are earning horrible reviews
  Sarah Jackson for Business Insider:The Verge‘s Allison Johnson wrote that the FineWoven ca
  
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• Apple Watch Series 9 comes out Friday, but you still can’t buy the Magnetic Link band [U]

  25-09-2023 19:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update: Three days after Apple Watch Series 9 hit stores, Apple has opened up orders for Magnetic Link bands. They start shipping near the end of next month.Here’s a bit of a mystery: it’s the eve of Apple Watch Series 9 launch day, and you still can’t order the new Magnetic Link band.The product page has been live since the September 12 event ended, but it still shows up as unavailable. If you try to configure an Apple Watch Series 9 with the Magnetic Link when ordering, the c
  
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• Apple Watch doesn’t always know how to check the weather due to watchOS 10 bug

  25-09-2023 19:41 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Watch makes checking the weather as easy as glancing at your wrist, but a bug in watchOS 10 is complicating things. Experiencing this issue yourself? You’re not alone.more…
  
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• Why the iPhone 15’s Action button is doomed just like the Touch Bar

  25-09-2023 19:17 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too.Call to ActionThe people reading this column can presumably be divided into two groups: those who bought a new iPhone on Friday, and those who are feeling sorry for themselve
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro camera review: Here’s why Stalman calls it ‘the most professional iPhone’

  25-09-2023 19:14 via 9to5mac.com
  
  While the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro don’t come with massive changes, most of the upgrades involve the new camera systems. Going in-depth, pro photographer and videographer Tyler Stalman has shared his review of the new iPhones with a focus on the cameras.more…
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Nebraska - CNET

  25-09-2023 18:57
  
  Your options for home internet service in Nebraska will depend on where you live. Here’s a look at the best internet providers to serve the Cornhusker State.
  
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• Pixelmator teases full HDR support coming to Photomator on iPhone 15 [Video]

  25-09-2023 18:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus crank up the limit on how bright Apple’s non-Pro phone displays can go. Pixelmator will soon take advantage of the new displays, which reach peak brightness at 1600 nits, with an update to Photomator on iPhone 15.more…
  
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• Apple weaved itself into a fine mess with the awful iPhone 15 FineWoven case

  25-09-2023 18:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s new FineWoven cases for iPhone 15 are a huge swing and miss. They suck. Apple should remove them from sale and refund everyone who’s already bought one. You could pretty much stop reading the story at this point, but I’ll offer a few pieces of supporting evidence for my claims.
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• Keurig's K-Slim Coffee Maker Is Down to Just $70 at Best Buy (Save $60) - CNET

  25-09-2023 18:03
  
  Making coffee doesn't always have to be a big drawn-out affair and the Keurig K-Slim proves it -- now with $60 off.
  
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• Usher to headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show

  25-09-2023 18:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Music, the NFL, and Roc Nation on Sunday announced that Usher will perform during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, airing on CBS.“It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list. I can’t wait to bring the world a show unlike anything else they’ve seen from me before,” said Usher in a statement. “Thank you to the fans and everyone wh
  
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• Apple’s Leather MagSafe Wallet hits $28 alongside Apple Watch Series 8 from $299, more

  25-09-2023 17:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A deal so good it might upset Tim Cook is starting off the work week, dropping Apple’s leather MagSafe Wallet to $28. It’s joined by some of the best prices yet on Apple Watch Series 8, which starts from $299 and is joined by Belkin’s OG 15W 3-in-1 MagSafe charger at $102. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• PSA: Your new iPhone 15 needs an update and a Polishing Cloth

  25-09-2023 17:51 via macworld.com
  
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  The iPhone 15 officially arrives today and people all around the world will be eager to get up and running as soon as possible. But there are a couple of things you should know if you’re one of the happy early adopters.Apple has issued two support documents that address potential issues with the iPhone 15. The first could come into play almost immediately: Apple yesterday pushed out an iOS 17.0.2 update that specifically addresses “bug fixes and security updates” in th
  
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• Resident Evil Village coming to iPhone 15 Pro and M1+ iPads next month

  25-09-2023 17:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  During the iPhone 15 Pro event, Apple used Resident Evil gameplay to show off the GPU power of the A17 Pro chip. Now Capcom has released pricing and availability details for the two Resident Evil titles that will run on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Both games will be free to demo and require an in-app purchase to fully unlock.more…
  
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• Download these lovely Autumn Gradients wallpapers for iPhone from Basic Apple Guy

  25-09-2023 17:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Ready for a new wallpaper? Basic Apple Guy has released four beautiful new fall-inspired gradients for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Check them out and download them below along with behind-the-scenes details on the design process.more…
  
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• Apple sees record-breaking preorder waiting times for new iPhone 15 models

  25-09-2023 17:25 via macdailynews.com
  
  Monday saw record-breaking preorder waiting times for Apple’s iPhone 15, iPhon 15 Plus, its high-end iPhone 15 Pro and flagship iPhone 15 Pro Max, suggesting a surge in demand, according to Counterpoint Research data.
  iPhone 15 Pro Max represents the very best of Apple innovations, featuring a strong and lightweight titanium design, a new Action button, powerful camera upgrades, and A17 Pro.
  Delivery times on pre-orders for the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro Max came in significantly higher than cor
  
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• iOS 17 lets you pick a different default search engine for private browsing

  25-09-2023 17:14 via macworld.com
  
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  iOS 17 only just arrived last week and we’re still discovering new features that Apple didn’t tell us about. For instance, this one: In the Safari settings, you can now choose separate default search engines for standard and private browsing.While you’ve long been able to change the default search engine on your iPhone, there’s a new tab in the Safari settings for “Private Search Engine.” Like the standard search engine, you can select between Google,
  
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• 48,000 Costco Mattresses Recalled by FXI for Risk of Mold Exposure - CNET

  25-09-2023 17:00
  
  Bought a mattress from Costco recently? Check the law tag to ensure you aren't sleeping on a recalled mattress.
  
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• Streaming video piracy on the rise, as subscription costs increase

  25-09-2023 16:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Streaming video piracy is on the rise again, according to a new study, in apparent response to growing subscription costs for services like Netflix and Disney+ …more…
  
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• Apple’s flagship iPhone 15 Pro Max ‘is a worthy improvement’ – Gurman

  25-09-2023 16:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman discusses his first impressions of Apple’s new flagship iPhone 15 Pro Max in natural titanium.
  The premium titanium used on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any metal, making them Apple’s lightest Pro lineup ever.
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:The iPhone 15 Pro Max looks nearly identical to last year’s model, but the new titanium frame makes the phone feel immediately lighter and more upsc
  
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• Here's How to Use iOS 17's New Live Voicemail Feature - CNET

  25-09-2023 16:00
  
  The new feature turns voicemails into a kind of text-based answering machine you can read in real time.
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro Max teardown shows the periscope camera, scratchable titanium, more parts pairing

  25-09-2023 15:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iFixit has shared a video of its iPhone 15 Pro Max teardown, with the periscope camera and its 5x telephoto lens the key new thing to see.The company also found the new titanium casing is vulnerable to scratches, and that Apple has further extended the parts pairing that makes DIY repairs more difficult …
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• Internet for the People: The Movement for Affordable, Community-Led Broadband - CNET

  25-09-2023 15:29
  
  Grassroots organizations like NYC Mesh want to close the digital divide, one rooftop at a time.
  
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• Apple assembler Pegatron halts iPhone assembly at India factory after fire

  25-09-2023 15:09 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple assembler Pegatron temporarily halted its iPhone line at its facility in south India on Monday after a fire on Sunday night, Reuters reports citing “three sources familiar with the matter.”Reuters:The Taiwanese firm has called off all shifts for the day at the factory near the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu state, and is yet to inform assembly workers whether the facility will function on Tuesday, two of the sources added.
  Pegatron told Reuters in a statement that “there w
  
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• DJI Mini 4: Pro results without a pilot license

  25-09-2023 15:04 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’ve been flying the new DJI Mini 4 Pro for about a week. DJI’s latest rapid fire release of the Mini impresses, gaining many features of its bigger siblings while staying under that 249 gram FAA guideline for hobby drones and keeping that .more…
  
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• Apple moved $7B iPhone production to India, aims for $40B within five years

  25-09-2023 14:55 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has now moved a total of $7B worth of iPhone production out of China and into India, according to an unnamed government official cited in a new report.The same official says that Apple plans to hit $40B within the next five years, as the company accelerates plans to reduce its dependence on China …
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• Tinder $500/month subscription launches, as other apps make similar plans [U]

  25-09-2023 14:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update: Engadget reports that Tinder Select is now live for ‘selected’ users, and does indeed cost $500/month or $6k/year.The companies behind popular dating apps like Tinder, Grindr, Match, and Bumble are planning to offer premium tiers, with subscription costs as high as $500 per month …
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• NASA Brings Home Asteroid Sample Swiped by Osiris-Rex Spacecraft - CNET

  25-09-2023 14:10
  
  A tiny shipment grabbed from a space rock touched down in the Utah desert on Sunday.
  
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• Apple chip secrets case: Rivos countersues, says iPhone maker makes staff scared to leave

  25-09-2023 14:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Rivos, a stealth startup, was accused of stealing Apple chip secrets by poaching staff who took with them “gigabytes of sensitive System-on-a-Chip specifications and design files.” The startup has now countersued the iPhone maker.The countersuit argues that the restrictions Apple places on staff seeking employment elsewhere are overly broad, and intended to make employees scared to leave the company …
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• WatchOS 10's Side Button Change Almost Ruined My Apple Watch - CNET

  25-09-2023 14:00
  
  Commentary: Apple's software updates usually add to what you already do, but the new watch update moves the controls without a way to swap them back.
  
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• The 5 Best Multivitamins in 2023 - CNET

  25-09-2023 14:00
  
  If you have gaps in your nutrition, you need to ensure you're getting what your body needs. Here are the five best multivitamins out there.
  
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• Mortgage Refinance Rates on Sept. 25, 2023: Rates Move Higher - CNET

  25-09-2023 14:00
  
  Several benchmark refinance rates have ticked up. If you're in the market for a refi, now's a good time to assess your options.
  
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• Mortgage Rates on Sept. 25, 2023: Rates Increased - CNET

  25-09-2023 14:00
  
  Some key mortgage rates have ticked up. If you're in the market for a mortgage, see how your payments might be affected by inflation.
  
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• Apple Watch Ultra 2 and S9 teardowns reveal no significant changes

  25-09-2023 13:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iFixit has done an Apple Watch Ultra 2 teardown, before doing the same thing with the Series 9 – and the internals don’t reveal any significant changes.In apparent confirmation that the new Double Tap feature is just a software update to the existing accessibility feature, neither teardown revealed any new hardware relating to this …
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• Which power adapter do I need to charge my iPhone?

  25-09-2023 12:46 via macworld.com
  
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  Wondering if the iPhone 15 comes with a charger? Unfortunately, the answer is no. For environmental reasons, earphones and chargers (by which we mean the adapter plug) are no longer packed in the iPhone box. This means that when you buy a new iPhone you won’t get anything to plug it into when you need to charge it up.Apple hasn’t sold any iPhone with a charger in the box since September 2020. This includes the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14 and iPhone 15-series smartphones.
  
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• Why the iPhone 15’s Action button is Apple’s next cool thing to fail

  25-09-2023 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too.Call to ActionThe people reading this column can presumably be divided into two groups: those who bought a new iPhone on Friday, and those who are feeling sorry for themselve
  
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• Monday Night Football: How to Watch Eagles vs. Buccaneers, Rams vs. Bengals Tonight Without Cable - CNET

  25-09-2023 11:00
  
  It's a Monday night doubleheader with Philadelphia and Tampa Bay in one game and the LA Rams and Cincinnati in the other.
  
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• This cybersecurity bootcamp bundle is an extra $30 off for a limited time

  25-09-2023 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Given the digital nature of most of our lives, it’s no surprise that individuals and corporations alike are concerned about cybersecurity. It’s top of mind for everyone, as evidenced by the over 1.2 billion views on cybersecurity on TikTok.If you want to do your due diligence and protect yourself or are considering a career change, jumping into a cybersecurity boot camp can be helpful. Fortunately, this bundle consisting of cybersecurity and IT courses is on sale f
  
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