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• NASA Spots Eerie 'Spider' Shapes in Mars Crater View - CNET

  29-09-2023 23:14
  
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• All iPhone displays are barcoded to prevent manufacturing scams

  29-09-2023 22:48 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple spent millions to add a barcode to every iPhone display in order to avoid being charged hundreds of millions of dollars by manufacturers falsely claiming faulty screens.
  iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus feature a gorgeous new and durable design, the Dynamic Island, a powerful 48MP Main camera, and A16 Bionic.
  William Gallagher for AppleInsider:‎Chinese display firms Lens Technology and Biel Crystal have been controversial over their alleged use of forced labor, and Apple has been accused o
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro Max loses to Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in drop test

  29-09-2023 22:24 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We got a look at our first drop test with the iPhone 15 Pro on the day it launched with the results in that instance showing a less durable device than the iPhone 14 Pro. Now we’ve got another drop test with the new titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max going up against the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Here’s what happened.more…
  
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• Apple might have to pull Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and more from the App Store in China

  29-09-2023 22:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple might soon have to remove some of the App Store’s most popular apps in China. A new report from the Wall Street Journal today says that Apple will be forced to “strictly implement rules” that ban unregistered foreign apps on the App Store. Most notably, this could impact social media apps including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Twitter (currently known as X).more…
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: AiDot OREiN emerges as a Matter-focused light bulb vendor for a vendor-neutral smart home

  29-09-2023 22:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  I know some of you aren’t bullish on Matter. Is it perfect? No. Does it need more features to truly become the vendor-neutral smart home specification? Yes. I believe in it, though. I believe in it because every manufacturer wins with Matter. When customers know that your products can work across every platform, like Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant, they’re more likely to buy your products. I recently picked up thefrom AiDot to put its Matter certification through the
  
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• Best Sonos Deals: Summer Savings on Speakers and Combo Packs - CNET

  29-09-2023 22:00
  
  Sonos speakers can be great, but they can also be costly. There are some bundle deals to be had if you're in the market for multiples, however, and the odd deal can sometimes be found on single speakers as well. We've done the hunting so that you don't have to.
  
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• Take Up to 50% Off Ring Security Cameras for Your Home - CNET

  29-09-2023 21:52
  
  Stay alert for less with these impressive deals on indoor and outdoor Ring security camera options at Wellbots.
  
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• Apple wins as soccer takes over American sports

  29-09-2023 21:11 via macdailynews.com
  
  “Lionel Messi joining Inter Miami marks a historic moment for the sport in the U.S. and reflects the incredible momentum behind Major League Soccer,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services, said in a statement in July. “We couldn’t be more excited to give fans around the world the opportunity to watch the greatest footballer of all time on MLS Season Pass.”
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• Review: Nomad iPhone 15 Modern Leather Case and Folio nail premium design w/ thoughtful touches

  29-09-2023 20:57 via 9to5mac.com
  
  With Apple officially out of the leather case and accessory market, third parties stand as the only options for those who prefer to stick with the material. I’ve been testing out the Modern Leather Case and Folio with my iPhone 15 Pro, and have come to love them. I’ll also cover Nomad’s Rugged Case as a non-leather option for those who aren’t feeling Apple’s FineWoven or silicone cases.more…
  
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• How-to force restart iPhone 15, enable recovery mode, DFU mode, and everything else [Video]

  29-09-2023 20:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple recently released four new models in its iPhone lineup: the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Like all iPhones that Apple sells these days, with the exception of the iPhone SE 2, it features an “edge to edge” display, and lacks the physical Home button that iPhones were associated with for years.
  For modern iOS devices, you’ll utilize the Volume buttons and Side button to facilitate actions like force restarts, entering recovery mode an
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 12 is once again safe enough to use in France

  29-09-2023 20:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iPhone 12 users in France can breathe a sigh of relief now after days of radiation exposure concerns. That’s concern that French authorities raised this month due to new radiation level test results.more…
  
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• Best Electric Toothbrushes of 2023 - CNET

  29-09-2023 20:00
  
  Looking for a better way to take care of your teeth? Here are the best six electric toothbrushes for the whole family, according to personal testing and dental experts.
  
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• 8 Best Yoga Poses to Calm Your Mind Before Bed - CNET

  29-09-2023 20:00
  
  Adding yoga to your bedtime routine may promote better sleep. Use these gentle yoga stretches to help your mind wind down and prepare for a good night's rest.
  
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• Apple Arcade: Every New Game That Arrived in September - CNET

  29-09-2023 19:47
  
  Here are the games Apple Arcade added this month.
  
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• Hands on with iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Watch Series 9

  29-09-2023 19:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Benjamin and Chance share their hands-on experiences with Apple’s latest hardware: the Apple Watch Series 9 and iPhone 15 Pro. Plus, macOS Sonoma brings some cool new features to the Mac, and the first iOS 17.1 developer seed is released, kicking off a whole new beta cycle.Sponsored by Opener: Opener allows you to open links from the web in apps instead! Download it on the App Store today.
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• What’s on Apple TV+ this week: ‘Flora and Son’ and ‘Interrupting Chicken’ S2

  29-09-2023 19:24 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.This guide will list all the Apple TV+ content you can watch today, divided into episodic shows or series and movies. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s $6.99-a-month service. If you want to know what’s on the way, check out our lis
  
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• Apple Music 4.5 for Android getting new iOS 17-style widgets, more

  29-09-2023 19:24 via 9to5google.com
  
  A big update to Apple Music that’s currently in beta adds new Android homescreen widgets from iOS 17, as well as other features from the latest iPhone and iPad release.more…
  
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• French authorities approve Apple’s iPhone 12 software update

  29-09-2023 19:07 via macdailynews.com
  
  French authorities said on Friday they had approved Apple’s software update of its iPhone 12 after a row over radiation levels of the device, which led France to suspend sales of the phones earlier this month.
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  Reuters:Apple pledged to update the software to defuse a row over radiation levels from iPhone 12 handsets, after France suspended sales of the phones earlier this month following tests it said found breaches of radiation exposure limits.
  Apple had earlier contested the Fre
  
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• Apple bringing subscription audio content from top apps to Podcasts in October

  29-09-2023 18:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Music Radio isn’t the only new game in town for Apple’s Podcasts app in iOS 17. The crossover feature also brings in spoken word news and magazine articles for Apple News+ subscribers. Beyond Apple, more than a dozen apps from the App Store can also deliver member content through Apple’s Podcasts app.more…
  
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• Apple Arcade FAQ: ‘Cypher 007’ is now available

  29-09-2023 18:53 via macworld.com
  
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  Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t quite like Google Stadia or Xbox Game Pass. So if you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers.Updated 09/29/23: Cypher 007 is now available.What is Apple Arcade?Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV that features more than 150 games. The games are a mix of genres and styles, and include original games you’ll only find on the service
  
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• France OKs iPhone 12 update to lower radiation levels

  29-09-2023 18:46 via macworld.com
  
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  Customers in France who exclaimed, “Sacré bleu!” when they heard that Apple would not be allowed to sell the iPhone 12 in the country due to radiation levels can now sigh in relief. France has lifted the embargo after approving a software update issued by Apple, according to Reuters.Earlier this month, the Agence Nationale des Fréquence (ANFR) claimed that the iPhone 12 emitted too much radio frequency radiation, based on the agency’s tests. The ANFR orde
  
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• Apple is allowed to sell the discontinued iPhone 12 again in France

  29-09-2023 17:57 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Customers in France who exclaimed, “Sacré bleu!” when they heard that Apple would not be allowed to sell the iPhone 12 in the country due to radiation levels can now sigh in relief. France has lifted the embargo after approving a software update issued by Apple, according to Reuters.Earlier this month, the Agence Nationale des Fréquence (ANFR) claimed that the iPhone 12 emitted too much radio frequency radiation, based on the agency’s tests. The ANFR orde
  
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• Apple 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro $250 off, iPhone 12 from $270, leather Apple Watch straps 45% off, more

  29-09-2023 17:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Today we are showing the Touch Bar fans some love with a solid $250 off the 13-inch Apple M2 MacBook Pro starting from $1,049 shipped alongside some of the best deals ever on previous-generation iPhone 12 handsets starting from $270 Prime shipped. Moving over the accessory space, Amazon is now offering its best price ever on Apple’s 96W USB-C Power Adapter at under $50 and we are now seeing as much as 45% off handmade genuine leather Apple Watch Ultra/2 and Series 6/7/8/9 bands alongside s
  
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• Best Workout Mirrors for 2023 - CNET

  29-09-2023 17:37
  
  If you're interested in owning a smart mirror, these are the ones we recommend.
  
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• Apple promoting new recurring payments and auto reload Apple Cash features in iOS 17

  29-09-2023 17:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s iOS 17 update includes so many new features that it’s hard to highlight each enhancement. One new thing that Apple is showcasing is an upgraded payments experience in the Wallet app.more…
  
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• Apple CEO Cook: ‘Of course we’re also researching generative AI’

  29-09-2023 17:27 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday in the UK said that artificial intelligence is “literally everywhere” in Apple’s products and “of course we’re also researching generative AI as well.”
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  Tom Gerken for The Beeb:‎Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook said the firm wants to hire more staff in the UK, in contrast to redundancies seen across the tech sector… Big firms including Amazon, Meta, Google and Microsoft have cut tens of thousands
  
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• James Bond Infiltrates Apple Arcade in Cypher 007 - CNET

  29-09-2023 17:23
  
  You can play this game and many others with an Apple Arcade subscription.
  
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• Tim Cook says Vision Pro is one of life’s ‘aha’ moments, Apple ‘very serious’ about gaming

  29-09-2023 17:02 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Following the iPhone 15 launch, Tim Cook has embarked on an international tour. While in London, the Apple CEO gave an interview to The Independent to talk Apple gaming and Vision Pro. And while we’ve not yet seen Cook don the Apple headset in public, using it has apparently become part of his evening ritual.more…
  
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• How to Set Up Quick iPhone Camera Shortcuts With iOS 17 - CNET

  29-09-2023 17:00
  
  Access all your camera modes with ease using iOS 17 shortcuts.
  
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• 4 Easy Ways to Protect Your Eyes as You Age - CNET

  29-09-2023 17:00
  
  While you may expect your vision to change as you grow older, there are ways to protect your eyes and achieve optimal eye health no matter your age.
  
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• Everything coming from Apple in October–will the first M3 Macs arrive?

  29-09-2023 16:57 via macworld.com
  
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  September was, as usual, a huge month for Apple. The iPhone 15 lineup, Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, and releases of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and even macOS Sonoma.October is often a little more muted, but we usually have the new macOS release and even some new Macs to look forward to. This year, the macOS release came earlier in September and the release of new Macs is in question.
  We’ll still get some nice OS updates, new Apple TV+ shows, and Apple Arcade games, but it
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: September 29, 2023 – Apple and Bing acquisition rumor, Disney+ password sharing

  29-09-2023 16:38 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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• Apple offers two possible fixes for watchOS 10 Weather app complication woes

  29-09-2023 16:35 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you own an Apple Watch Series 4 or later and have installed watchOS 10, you’ve probably noticed things are a lot different. But there’s one change that’s been irking users since day one—and Apple doesn’t appear to know how to fix it.Ever since watchOS 10 arrived, many people have noticed that the Weather app complication isn’t loading, delivering dashes instead of temperature, AQI, or precipitation numbers. We assumed that it would have been fixed
  
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• CCP crackdown threatens to remove X, Facebook, Instagram from Apple’s App Store in China

  29-09-2023 15:54 via macdailynews.com
  
  The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) push to register foreign apps threatens to remove Facebook, Instagram and X from Apple’s App Store in China.Yoko Kubota for The Wall Street Jorunal:‎China’s move to restrict the apps would close a loophole in the Great Firewall that allows Chinese iPhone users to download popular Western social-media apps such as Instagram, X (formerly called Twitter), Facebook, YouTube and WhatsApp.
  While China has for years blocked web access to those sites, iP
  
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• Best Smart Home Gifts for 2023 - CNET

  29-09-2023 15:05
  
  From smart speakers and displays to home security cameras, these gadgets will make the perfect gift for anyone on your list.
  
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• Apple Vision Pro has become part of Tim Cook’s nightly routine

  29-09-2023 15:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Tim Cook describes his first experience with Apple’s forthcoming Vision Pro headset as an “aha moment” and says the device has now become part of his nightly routine. Cook says that Apple’s forthcoming spatial computer has the potential to usher in an entirely new era of computing, revolutionizen the way we work, communicate, and experience the world – just like Apple’s iPhone did 16 years ago.
  Apple Vision Pro features a pair of advanced, custom micro‑O
  
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• 8 Gifts to Give Your Pregnant Friend for Better Sleep - CNET

  29-09-2023 15:00
  
  Looking for a present for your expectant friend? Why not give the gift of sleep?
  
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• Apple Arcade Guide: Everything that’s available [New: Cypher 007]

  29-09-2023 14:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added regularly with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases.more…
  
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• Get Hot or Iced Coffee at Home With Keurig's K-Slim Plus Iced Brewer for $70 at QVC (Save $50) - CNET

  29-09-2023 14:23
  
  Simplify your morning routine with this flexible pod brewer at a great price -- and new customers can save even more.
  
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• Apple in October: Will new M3 Macs save us from a dull month?

  29-09-2023 14:17 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  September was, as usual, a huge month for Apple. The iPhone 15 lineup, Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, and releases of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and even macOS Sonoma.October is often a little more muted, but we usually have the new macOS release and even some new Macs to look forward to. This year, the macOS release came earlier in September and the release of new Macs is in question.
  We’ll still get some nice OS updates, new Apple TV+ shows, and Apple Arcade games, but it
  
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• Should You Upgrade to the iPhone 15? How It Compares to Older iPhones - CNET

  29-09-2023 14:00
  
  If you have an iPhone 12 or earlier, there's a lot to gain from the iPhone 15.
  
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• Mortgage Refinance Rates on Sept. 29, 2023: Rates Move Up - CNET

  29-09-2023 14:00
  
  Several important refinance rates advanced this week. If you haven't locked in a rate yet, now's a good time to assess your options.
  
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• Mortgage Interest Rates Today for Sept. 29, 2023: Rates Climb - CNET

  29-09-2023 14:00
  
  This week, some notable mortgage rates ticked up. If you're in the market for a home loan, see how your future mortgage payments could be affected by interest rate hikes.
  
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• Expert-Approved Tips for Maintaining Your Weight Loss After Hitting Your Goal - CNET

  29-09-2023 14:00
  
  You've lost the weight you wanted to lose, now weight maintenance is the key to keeping it off. Here's how to do it.
  
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• Best T-Mobile Phones for 2023 - CNET

  29-09-2023 14:00
  
  Handpicked by CNET editors, these are the best phones available from T-Mobile.
  
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• How to Download YouTube Audio Mac [8 Free Ways]

  29-09-2023 13:13 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  YouTube, the most popular online video-sharing platform in the world, allows users to share, watch and download videos. If you are a content creator, you can easily download free sound effects from the YouTube Audio Library. Even if you don’t create content, you may want to download YouTube audio on Mac for offline enjoyment, which may include:➤ Listening materials for language learners➤ Songs, audiobooks, podcasts, etc.➤ Audio instructions for Yoga and other
  
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• How to install macOS Ventura and (soon) Sonoma on an unsupported Mac

  29-09-2023 13:01 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple updates its macOS desktop and laptop operating system once a year, like clockwork, bringing new features and improvements. That’s all very well, but Apple’s most recent version of macOS, Sonoma, won’t run on a Mac mini, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro that launched before 2018, iMac’s from before 2019, or the Mac Pro from before 2019. If your Mac is to old to be supported you are out of luck… Or are you?
  What if your Mac or MacBook is older than those men
  
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• iOS 17 Makes It Easy to Share AirTags. Here's How - CNET

  29-09-2023 13:00
  
  If your friend or family member loses an AirTag, you can now help find it.
  
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• 5 Reasons to Use a VPN - CNET

  29-09-2023 13:00
  
  Is it time for you to start using a VPN? Here's a quintet of reasons why the answer may be yes.
  
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• Will new M3 Macs save us from Apple’s dull October?

  29-09-2023 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  September was, as usual, a huge month for Apple. The iPhone 15 lineup, Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, and releases of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and even macOS Sonoma.October is often a little more muted, but we usually have the new macOS release and even some new Macs to look forward to. This year, the macOS release came earlier in September and the release of new Macs is in question.
  We’ll still get some nice OS updates, new Apple TV+ shows, and Apple Arcade games, but it
  
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