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• Best Xbox Game Pass Deals: Discounted Subscriptions Starting at $3 a Month - CNET

  02-10-2023 23:30
  
  Microsoft recently revamped its gaming subscriptions. See what's changed and the best ways to get signed up for less.
  
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• How to Watch the Pixel 8 Launch and Everything Else at the Made by Google Event - CNET

  02-10-2023 23:25
  
  Wednesday's event should bring big news about the Pixel 8 phones and the Pixel Watch 2.
  
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• Dutch regulator rejects Apple’s objections to App Store fines

  02-10-2023 23:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Dutch competition watchdog ACM on Monday said it had rejected objections made by Apple to fines of 50 million euros ($53 million) it levied over failure to comply with orders to limit the dominant position of Apple’s App Store.Reuters:‎The ACM said Apple has complied with most of its demands to open its App Store to alternative forms of payment for dating apps in the Netherlands, but had not met an undisclosed third element of the conditions related to the fines.
  The ACM in 2021 ruled
  
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• Best Gifts for Hikers That Will Really Get Used - CNET

  02-10-2023 23:00
  
  Hiking gear is often specialized and personal, but that doesn't mean you can't find something great for the hiker in your life.
  
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• Best Gaming Gifts for 2023 - CNET

  02-10-2023 22:45
  
  From consoles like the Nintendo Switch OLED and PS5 to accessories and services, there's something here to spark your gaming gear gifting.
  
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• ‘Flora and Son,’ starring Eve Hewson (the daughter of U2’s Bono), is No.1 movie on Apple TV+

  02-10-2023 22:27 via macdailynews.com
  
  “Flora and Son,” starring Eve Hewson (the daughter of U2’s Bono, née Paul David Hewson), is currently the most popular movie on Apple TV+, according to the streaming service’s top films listing.Single mom Flora (Hewson) is at a loss about what to do with her rebellious teenage son, Max (Orén Kinlan). Encouraged by the police to find Max a hobby, Flora tries to occupy him with a beat-up acoustic guitar. With the help of a washed-up LA musician (Joseph Gordon-
  
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• MLB Playoffs: How to Watch the Wild Card Games Without Cable - CNET

  02-10-2023 22:07
  
  Major League Baseball's postseason begins on Tuesday with four, best-of-three Wild Cards series.
  
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• Best smart scales for Apple Health [October 2023]

  02-10-2023 22:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Whether you’re working out with Apple Watch or just trying to live healthier, smart scales that sync data to the iPhone can be a fun and useful way to track your progress.If you want to easily collect your weight and other measurement data in the Health app on iPhone and iPad (starting with iPadOS 17), the trick is to find a scale that works with HealthKit.more…
  
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• iOS 17.1 finally lets you pick the album to use for the Photo Shuffle lock screen

  02-10-2023 21:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Last year, iOS 16 introduced a whole new world of dynamic lock screens to personalize your iPhone experience.One of these options was the Photo Shuffle lock screen, which randomly cycled through images from your photo library. However, it was missing a critical point of customization that made it hard to use for most people. But thankfully, this functionality gap has now been filled with iOS 17.1 …more…
  
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• Microsoft CEO believes Chrome could crush Safari without Apple’s Google Search deal

  02-10-2023 21:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella had his day in court today, where he answered for Bing’s inability to compete with Google Search. In his view, Apple’s Google Search deal protects Safari from being killed by Chrome.more…
  
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• Apple stock looks ripe for buying

  02-10-2023 21:35 via macdailynews.com
  
  ‎The market has sold off, and some high-quality names — like the world’s most valuable company, Apple — look ripe for buying.‎Jacob Sonenshine for Barron’s:‎ ‎Apple stock is down about 12% from its high for the year, and now trades at about 26 times analyst’s estimates for earnings per share over the next 12 months, down from a 2023 peak of about 30 times. Even though that’s above the S&P 500’s 18 times, earnings growth over the next
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: October 2, 2023 – iPhone 15 overheating fix coming, Apple F1 streaming deal

  02-10-2023 21:16 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.Connect with us in the official 9to5Mac Discord server with forums, chatrooms, and more!more…
  
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• Striking Hollywood actors resume talks with studios following end of writers’ strike

  02-10-2023 20:45 via macdailynews.com
  
  Following the end of the writers’ strike last week, striking Hollywood actors were set to meet with studios on Monday as the two sides restart talks.Alexandra Canal for Yahoo Finance:‎SAG-AFTRA — the union that represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, recording artists, and other media professionals around the world — began a strike on July 14 after failing to negotiate a deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which bargains o
  
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• iOS 17 top changes and features: 20 reasons why you should definitely make the jump from iOS 16 [Video]

  02-10-2023 20:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has released iOS 17 to the public, and as noted, it’s a massive release with tons of new updates. To illustrate how jam-packed this iOS release is, I previously did a two-hour iOS 17 hands-on that meticulously stepped through everything new. In this latest hands-on video walkthrough, I discuss and showcase my favorite iOS 17 top changes and features for iPhone users.
  This update covers what I believe to be the 20 core items that should convince everyone to make the jump from iOS 16,
  
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• Original $17,000 Apple Watch Edition in 18-karat gold now obsolete

  02-10-2023 20:06 via macdailynews.com
  
  According to an internal memo obtained by MacRumors, all first-generation Apple Watch models released in 2015, including the $17,000 Apple Watch Edition in 18-karat gold, hit Apple’s obsolete products list on September 30th.
  Apple Watch Edition (1st generation) in 18-Karat Yellow Gold, black cap
  Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:‎The list of obsolete models includes the first-generation Apple Watch Edition with an 18-karat gold casing, which cost up to $17,000 in the U.S. when it was availab
  
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• Apple TV+ reveals trailer for new docuseries ‘Messi Meets America,’ premieres October 11th

  02-10-2023 19:38 via macdailynews.com
  
  The highly anticipated documentary event “Messi Meets America” features Lionel Messi as he makes his debut in Leagues Cup and Major League Soccer, premiering globally on Apple TV+ on October 11, 2023.‎Apple TV+ today released the trailer for “Messi Meets America,” the highly anticipated six-part documentary event from SMUGGLER Entertainment, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Lionel Messi, the greatest-of-all-time in a sport that commands the devotion of
  
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• Peak Design’s Action Button Fix Kit shows how messy iPhone case-making can be

  02-10-2023 19:33 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The Action button that replaced the mute switch on the iPhone 15 Pro has opened up a new level of functionality, allowing users to instantly access shortcuts and apps without having to navigate through their home screen. However, if you use a case from a company other than Apple, using the Action button might not be so fun.Most, if not all, of the third-party cases that were available when the iPhone 15 Pro shipped were designed and produced without an actual iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max in
  
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• TikTok testing ad-free experience for a monthly fee in apparent test for some users

  02-10-2023 19:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  TikTok appears to be joining the likes of X, Meta, and Snap with a new premium tier in the works. Rather than selling status or experimental features, however, TikTok is taking a more YouTube-like approach.more…
  
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• Samsung Teases New Galaxy Launch This Week - CNET

  02-10-2023 19:02
  
  The phone giant promises the"New Epic" will launch this week, with rumors pointing to the Galaxy S23 FE.
  
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• Best iPad Deals: Up to $99 in Savings for Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular Models - CNET

  02-10-2023 19:00
  
  Tablets from Apple are some of the best around, and we've collected the best deals across the board for you.
  
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• Amazon Drops Its Kindle Scribe E Ink Tablet Down to New All-Time Low Price - CNET

  02-10-2023 18:44
  
  You can grab the basic model for $265 right now, and all configurations come with three free months of Kindle Unlimited.
  
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• iPhone buying guide: Best iPhone to buy in 2023/2024

  02-10-2023 18:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Deciding which iPhone to buy has always been tricky. Which screen size is best for you, and how much storage do you need? Should you save money by selecting an older model, or should you splash out on the latest iPhone? Which iPhone is the best compromise between specs and value for money?In this article we talk you through each of the phones currently available from Apple, to help you decide which is best for you. We discuss iPhone prices, specs and features, paying particular attentio
  
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• Spotify CEO once again slams Apple’s ‘insane’ control over the internet

  02-10-2023 18:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Spotify is once again calling on Apple to face consequences for its role as an “internet gatekeeper.” This time, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek voiced his frustration in an interview with the Financial Times, calling on the UK government to “show leadership” and crack down on Apple and other companies.
  One of the glaring holes in Ek’s comments, however, is that Spotify still doesn’t take full advantage of the tools Apple offers to help level the playing field…mo
  
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• Improve iPhone 15 battery life: What’s behind battery drain and how to fix overheating

  02-10-2023 18:04 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Experiencing shorter battery life than expected with iPhone 15 or 15 Pro? It’s not just you. Let’s look at 7 tips and tricks to improve iPhone 15 battery life, why you might be seeing spikes in battery use, and how to prevent overheating.more…
  
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• Apple eyeing Formula One broadcasts rights worth some $2 billion per year

  02-10-2023 18:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  According to BusinessF1 magazine, Apple is reportedly bidding for the global broadcasting rights to Formula One which would be worth as much as $2 billion per year, a figure that would be double what the Formula 1 Group is currently receiving from different networks across the world.
  Apple in early July revealed its first look at Brad Pitt’s Formula One film
  Colin Salao for TheStreet:‎The Walt Disney Co. owns the U.S. rights to F1 until 2025. Their deal is worth an estimated $75 to $90
  
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• Apple Watch Ultra 2 hits $774 all-time low, new Beats Studio Pro at $100 off, more

  02-10-2023 17:53 via 9to5mac.com
  We are ready to kick off another work week with the best deals on Apple gear and accessories starting with the new Apple Watch Ultra 2. Apple’s latest flagship wearable has now dropped to the lowest price we have tracked yet at $774 shipped. That deal is now joined by the new Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones with Spatial Audio at $100 off the going rate alongside a $99 price drop on iPad mini 6. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• Amazon Knocks Up to $250 Off Roborock Robot Vacuums Ahead of Prime Day - CNET

  02-10-2023 17:47
  
  Right now you can snag some of our favorite robot vacuums of 2023 at a serious discount -- and you don't have to be a Prime member to shop these deals.
  
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• Inside one of the biggest iPhone plants in India powering Apple’s pivot away from China

  02-10-2023 17:26 via macdailynews.com
  
  A factory complex in Sriperumbudur, an industrial town in India, in Tamil Nadu state, is one of Apple’s most important iPhone assembly hubs outside of China. It is operated by Foxconn, a Taiwan-based electronics manufacturing company. TIME takes a look inside.Billy Perrigo for TIME:‎Three times per day, the gates to this factory open to swallow buses ferrying thousands of workers—around three-quarters of them women. These workers spend eight hours per day, six days per week, on a
  
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• 22 Great Gifts for $50 or Less - CNET

  02-10-2023 17:10
  
  Great deals on everything from speakers and headphones to tech and small kitchen appliances -- all for $50 or less.
  
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• A full-blown Apple search engine may be closer than you think

  02-10-2023 16:59 via macdailynews.com
  
  A full-blown Apple search engine to compete with Alphabet subsidiary Google may be closer than you think, Mark Gurman writes for Bloomberg News.Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:‎Apple has the wherewithal to launch its own search engine, a replacement for Google… For years, Apple Inc. pondered building a search engine that could replace Google as the preferred option on its devices…
  Right now, Apple gets a cut of Google’s search ad revenue, a commission that has brought in r
  
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• Apple has a next-gen search engine called Pegasus, but don’t expect a Google Search competitor yet

  02-10-2023 16:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Will Apple ever compete with Google on building a search engine for the web? Never say never, but Google pays Apple $15 billion per year to not think too hard about it. That’s something the government hopes it can disrupt. If the incentives for Apple were different someday, would Apple have the tools to go to bat against Google?more…
  
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• Mortgage Rates Move Up Today Oct. 2, 2023: What Does That Mean for Homebuyers? - CNET

  02-10-2023 16:17
  
  Mortgage interest rates certainly haven't cooled over the last week, so it's even more expensive to purchase a home.
  
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• Apple explains why the iPhone 15 is overheating and how it plans to fix it

  02-10-2023 16:11 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  For the past week, the iPhone 15 launch has been somewhat overshadowed by widespread reports of overheating. According to many users on X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Apple’s forums, the new handsets can get so hot as to be hard to hold. Apple has finally responded and assures a fix is on the way.In a statement to media outlets, Apple is confident that the issue is related to software rather than the A17 Pro chip or titanium enclosure. The company has targeted three possible re
  
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• Woot Knocks the Beats Studio Pros Back Down to the All-Time Low Price of $250 - CNET

  02-10-2023 15:46
  
  You can save $100 on these advanced and stylish over-ear headphones, which matches the best discount we've seen since they were released.
  
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• How I Use Sleep Deprivation as a Productivity Tool, and Why That's a Horrible Idea - CNET

  02-10-2023 15:30
  
  It's devastating for your health long-term, but some people thrive at night with short-term bursts of productivity.
  
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• Xtrema's Cooktober Sale Brings Big Savings on Ceramic Cookware and More - CNET

  02-10-2023 15:01
  
  Save over 20% on pots, pans, kettles, bakeware and more all week long.
  
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• Google Intros Chromebook Plus Devices With More Power, Apps and AI for $399 - CNET

  02-10-2023 15:00
  
  The new Plus category of Chromebooks is an assurance that you'll get a higher level of performance and features but still at a reasonable starting price.
  
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• Best Cheap Phone Plans for October 2023 - CNET

  02-10-2023 15:00
  
  Looking for a reliable phone plan on a budget? Here are our top picks for the best cheap phone plans, not just from the Big Three carriers.
  
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• Apple to fix iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus temperature levels with iOS update

  02-10-2023 14:52 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple over the weekend said it has identified a few issues which can cause new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus units to run warmer than expected, including a bug in the iOS 17 software which will be fixed in an upcoming update.
  iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
  Reuters:‎Apple has said that the device may feel warmer in the first few days “after setting up or restoring the device because of increased background activity.”
  “Another issue involves some recent updates to third-party ap
  
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• New Lionel Messi documentary airs October 11 on Apple TV+, covering his first season in the MLS

  02-10-2023 14:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV+ today announced that its first Lionel Messi documentary series will premiere on October 11.
  Messi Meets America covers the arrival of the soccer phenom to the US Major League Soccer league, when he joined Inter Miami in July. It features interviews and commentary with David Beckham, Messi himself, and more.more…
  
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• Resident Evil Village on iOS Is Legit. I Forgot I Wasn't Playing on a Console - CNET

  02-10-2023 14:00
  
  Will more developers follow suit?
  
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• Mortgage Interest Rates Today for Oct. 2, 2023: Rates Move Up - CNET

  02-10-2023 14:00
  
  A handful of important mortgage rates ticked up this past week. See how the Fed's interest rate hikes could affect your mortgage payments.
  
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• Here Are Today's Refinance Rates, Oct. 2, 2023: Rates Advance - CNET

  02-10-2023 14:00
  
  Several important refinance rates notched upward this past week. Though refinance rates change daily, experts expect rates to continue to climb.
  
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• Your iPhone will make a ‘special sound’ on Oct 4–here’s why

  02-10-2023 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  On Wednesday, October 4 in the U.S., the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will test its Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system. At 2:20 p.m. Eastern, people will receive a message on their mobile phones that reads, “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” In addition to the message, your iPhone will vibrate and play “a special sound that’s similar to an alarm” even if your iPhone is on silent. The aler
  
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• This Basic Kitchen Staple Could Provide Surprising Health Benefits - CNET

  02-10-2023 13:15
  
  You've probably got this cooking ingredient in your kitchen. Learn how it could possibly help your health.
  
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• It’s time for Apple to retire the iPhone SE

  02-10-2023 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.The pointless iPhoneFun times in the Apple rumorsphere last week, with an explosive iPhone SE 4 report. The upcoming device, the site claims, will be based on a strangely mod
  
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• Monday Night Football: How to Watch Seahawks vs. Giants, ManningCast Without Cable - CNET

  02-10-2023 11:00
  
  Week 4 concludes tonight in the Meadowlands with the New York Giants hosting the Seattle Seahawks.
  
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• Supercharge your laptop with Microsoft Office for Mac or Windows, only $32.97 during Deal Days

  02-10-2023 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Secure a world-famous suite of office applications to support your work or academic life. During Deal Days, our version of Prime Day running from October 2nd through the 15th, you can snag savings on top-rated productivity programs from Microsoft for life. Grab it for Mac or Windows for only $32.97 (reg. $219).
  No coupon is needed to redeem this deal, which features a one-time download key for your Mac or Windows device — no need to pay monthly or yearly fees like you wo
  
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