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• Review: OtterBox’s new Figura iPhone 15 cases delight with watercolor-inspired designs

  03-10-2023 23:37 via 9to5toys.com
  
  OtterBox just launched its new iPhone 15 cases like it does every year. But to pair with Apple’s latest, the company had a little something extra in store with the new watercolor-inspired series. I’ve been daily driving these new Figura iPhone 15 cases recently and have to say that these might just be some of OtterBox’s best.more…
  
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• Best MacBook Deals: Record Low Prices on Select M2 Pro Models - CNET

  03-10-2023 23:30
  
  Nearly all of Apple's latest MacBooks are discounted right now, including some all-time low prices on the 13-inch M2 Pro.
  
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• 16 STEM Toys Your Smarty-Pants Kids Will Love - CNET

  03-10-2023 23:30
  
  These hands-on gifts for kids are genuinely fun. Bonus: They also impart skills in science, tech, engineering and math.
  
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• Enhanced Apple Maps experience with Look Around coming soon to Brazil

  03-10-2023 23:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has been slowly expanding its enhanced Apple Maps experience to more countries since 2018 when the company started collecting its own map data from scratch. Earlier this year, the new Apple Maps experience was launched in more European countries, including Austria, Croatia, and Poland. Apple has now confirmed that this experience will soon be available in Brazil.more…
  
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• 66 Best Star Wars Gifts for 2023: Top Picks From Across the Galaxy - CNET

  03-10-2023 23:00
  
  Lose yourself in a galaxy far, far away while searching for the best Star Wars gifts around.
  
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• Netflix plans to raise prices again after end of actors strike

  03-10-2023 22:26 via macdailynews.com
  
  In the latest in a series of recent price increases by America’s largest streaming platforms, Netflix plans to raise the price of its ad-free service a few months after the end of the Hollywood actors strike.‎‎Netflix’s latest price increase came in January of 2022.‎Jessica Toonkel and Sarah Krouse for The Wall Street Journal:‎The streaming service is discussing raising prices in several markets globally, but will likely begin with the U.S. and Canada, according to pe
  
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• Best Prime Day Laptop Deals Available Right Now - CNET

  03-10-2023 22:25
  
  You don't need to wait until Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale starts next week to save big on a new laptop.
  
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• The Most Efficient Solar Panels of October 2023 - CNET

  03-10-2023 22:04
  
  You might not need the most efficient solar panels to reach your energy goals, but these models will wring the most electricity from the sun.
  
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• Best Portable Generator of October 2023 - CNET

  03-10-2023 22:02
  
  Portable generators can bring back the lights when the power goes out. These portable generators are the best for keeping your home essential up and running.
  
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• Best Portable Solar Panels of October 2023 - CNET

  03-10-2023 22:01
  
  Going off the grid? Take your power source with you. Here are our picks for the best solar panels you can pack up and take on the go.
  
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• Google Outlines New Efforts to Keep Spam Out of Your Inbox - CNET

  03-10-2023 21:20
  
  Requirements for bulk senders will ensure your Gmail is less spammy, the search giant said.
  
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• 26 Amazing Gift Cards for Everyone on Your Holiday List - CNET

  03-10-2023 21:10
  
  Hassle-free ideas for every recipient on your list this year.
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro supply begins to catch up with demand

  03-10-2023 21:06 via macdailynews.com
  
  Lead times from order to delivery of Apple’s high-end iPhone 15 Pro models have shortened as supply begins to catch up with demand, analysts said.
  Apple’s current flagship iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch display
  Patrick Seitz for Investor’s Business Daily:‎In a note to clients Sunday, JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee reiterated his overweight, or buy, rating on Apple stock. He has a price target on AAPL stock of 230.
  Chatterjee said his firm’s global product availab
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: October 3, 2023 – More iPhone 15 Pro Max durability testing

  03-10-2023 21:02 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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• iOS 17.1 beta 2 adds new display settings for StandBy, more

  03-10-2023 20:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 17.1 beta 2 has arrived, coming one week after the release of the first beta. Today’s update includes some new changes to StandBy, and also the return of the ringtones that were included in iOS 17 but not in the first iOS 17.1 beta.
  Head below for a rundown of everything new in iOS 17.1 beta 2…more…
  
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• macOS Sonoma 14.1 beta 2 is available with new AppleCare Coverage System Setting

  03-10-2023 20:24 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple on Tuesday released the macOS Sonoma 14.1 beta 2 to developers. The beta 2 includes a new Coverage section in the General System Settings. This includes AppleCare information about the Mac and any connected Apple Bluetooth accessories. It’s similar to the Coverage section in iOS.Last week, Apple released the 14.1 beta 1 that introduced the new Favorites feature for Apple Music. Favorite songs, artists, albums, and playlists will be added to your library and factor into song
  
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• iOS 17.1 beta 2 is out now with new Apple Music and AirDrop features

  03-10-2023 20:21 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  More than a week after the release of iOS 17, Apple started public testing of the first big update. The first iOS 17.1 beta landed for developers on September 27, 2023.Several big iOS 17 features are scheduled for release this fall, so they’ll come in these updates. Collaborative playlists in Apple Music, the new Journal app, PDF form autofill, NameDrop to Apple Watch, and more are all on the way. What’s more, Apple often makes some interface tweaks and adds minor unannounce
  
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• iOS 17.1 beta 2 adds new StandBy settings, remote widgets fix, and more

  03-10-2023 20:21 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  More than a week after the release of iOS 17, Apple started public testing of the first big update. The first iOS 17.1 beta landed for developers on September 27, 2023.Several big iOS 17 features are scheduled for release this fall, so they’ll come in these updates. Collaborative playlists in Apple Music, the new Journal app, PDF form autofill, NameDrop to Apple Watch, and more are all on the way. What’s more, Apple often makes some interface tweaks and adds minor unannounce
  
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• Apple Watch Series 9 Double Tap feature now available in watchOS 10.1 beta

  03-10-2023 20:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The new Double Tap gesture for Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 is now available with the new watchOS beta seed released today.Double Tap is activated by pinching together your index finger and thumb twice in compatible apps. This allows you to perform a contextually-relevant action in the active app without needing to tap the actual watch screen.more…
  
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• Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs 1: What’s different?

  03-10-2023 19:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Watch Ultra 2 has an identical physical design to the original Ultra and many of the core features and capabilities remain the same. But what sets them apart? Read along for a look at what’s different between Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs 1.more…
  
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• FEMA will send a test emergency alert to your iPhone in the U.S. on October 4th

  03-10-2023 19:50 via macdailynews.com
  
  FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) on Oct. 4, 2023.
  FEMA will send a test emergency alert to your iPhone on October 4th
  FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this Wednesday.
  The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and E
  
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• Apple's iOS 17 Live Voicemails Bring Back a Feature of Old-School Tech - CNET

  03-10-2023 19:35
  
  The latest software gives voicemails a retro update.
  
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• MLB Playoffs: How to Watch the Wild Card Games Today Without Cable - CNET

  03-10-2023 19:30
  
  Major League Baseball's postseason begins on Tuesday with four, best-of-three Wild Cards series.
  
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• FEMA iPhone alert: What is it and how to turn it off

  03-10-2023 19:18 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  In the U.S., the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) works with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS). IPAWS is used to alert U.S. Citizens through mobile phones, radios, and television of emergency situations.Have you ever been watching TV, and then suddenly you see an alert graphics on the screen, and hear a long tone, followed by a voice saying, “This is a test. This is a test of the emergency broadcast sy
  
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• Tested: SANDMARC makes the best steel and titanium Apple Watch bands I have ever seen [Exclusive deal]

  03-10-2023 19:02 via 9to5toys.com
  
  It’s time go hands-on with SANDMARC’s beautiful titanium Apple Watch bands. After the release of its more affordable stainless steel variants and just before the launch of its amazing new iPhone 15 cases, SANDMARC unleashed a high-end take on the Apple Watch Ultra bracelet-style strap. And not to spoil this entire review, it’s absolutely gorgeous. Made from Grade 4 titanium and now joining its stainless steel models, head below for a closer look and some hands-on impressions of
  
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• Why Your Eyes Are the Window to Your Health - CNET

  03-10-2023 19:00
  
  Eye exams can reveal evidence of high blood pressure, diabetes and other health conditions. Here's what to know.
  
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• Watch Champions League Soccer: Livestream Lens vs. Arsenal From Anywhere - CNET

  03-10-2023 19:00
  
  The Gunners look to build on a perfect start to their campaign in France.
  
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• Best iPhone SE deals of October 2023

  03-10-2023 18:40 via macworld.com
  
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  If you’re looking for an iPhone but don’t want to spend a fortune, the third-gen iPhone SE, Apple’s cheapest current handset, is the phone for you. It features a powerful processor (the A15, which also appeared in the flagship iPhone 13 Pro from 2021) at an affordable price, starting at $429 in the U.S. or £429 in the U.K.For a phone that’s even cheaper, however, you may want to consider the second-gen iPhone SE from 2020. Apple no longer sells this device
  
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• Venmo debit and credit cards now work with Apple Pay, PayPal Business cards joining soon

  03-10-2023 18:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Have a Venmo debit or credit card? You should be able to add it to the Wallet app on iPhone and use Apple Pay if you haven’t already.more…
  
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• Watch Champions League Soccer: Livestream Napoli vs. Real Madrid From Anywhere - CNET

  03-10-2023 18:30
  
  The champions of Italy and the Spanish giants clash at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples.
  
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• Apple’s gorgeous Milanese Loop band is more than 50% off today

  03-10-2023 18:29 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  No matter what Apple Watch you own, you can always use a new band to change things up. And today’s deal brings style and savings: Amazon’s Woot is selling Apple’s Milanese Loop in gold for $37 and space black for $45, a savings of more than 50 percent off the $99 MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen.The Milanese Loop is one of the original Apple Watch bands and is made from a woven stainless steel alloy. Based on a design developed in Milan at the end of the 1
  
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• Apple in October–Likely no event, and maybe no new products this month

  03-10-2023 18:29 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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• Apple again to stream ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,’ ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,’ and ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ free to all

  03-10-2023 18:26 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Tuesday announced that beloved Peanuts holiday specials “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will each be available to non-subscribers for free.
  These specials are available to Apple TV+ subscribers now and every day.
  Apple TV+ will provide special free windows for non-subscribers to stream the iconic holiday specials from Mendelson/Melendez Productions and Peanuts Worldwide, in
  
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• Discovery Plus Without Ads Will Now Cost You $9 a Month - CNET

  03-10-2023 18:20
  
  The ad-supported plan remains at $5 a month.
  
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• Google Pixel Watch 2: My Hopes and Expectations for the Next Wearable - CNET

  03-10-2023 18:15
  
  Commentary: The first Pixel Watch was a great start. But there are several ways Google can push its smartwatch forward in 2023.
  
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• Russian court rejects Apple appeal over App Store antitrust charge

  03-10-2023 18:07 via macdailynews.com
  
  A Russian court rejected Apple’s appeal against the alleged abuse of its dominant market position in terms of in-app payments, for which it was fined 1.2 billion roubles ($12.1 million) in January, the RIA news agency reported on Tuesday.Reuters:‎Russia’s federal anti-monopoly service (FAS) fined Apple in January over what it said was the U.S. company’s abuse of its dominant market position.
  In a statement, the regulator said it had previously found that Apple forced Russia
  
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• Apple TV+ shares first look at new crime thriller ‘Criminal Record’

  03-10-2023 17:55 via macdailynews.com
  
  Academy Award winner Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo in “Criminal Record,” premiering globally with the first two episodes on Friday, January 12 on Apple TV+.
  Apple TV+ on Tuesday unveiled a glimpse at “Criminal Record,” its upcoming eight-episode crime thriller starring Academy Award and BAFTA award winner Peter Capaldi (“Doctor Who,” “The Thick of It”), and Laurence Olivier Award and Critics Choice Award nominee Cush Jumbo (“The Good Wife,&rdq
  
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• Apple Watch Series 9 now $59 off, official MagSafe 3 charger for Mac $37, more

  03-10-2023 17:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Some of the first Apple Watch Series 9 discounts are going live today at $59 off. You can save on steel styles at $740, alongside other models from $390. Those wearable discounts are joined by an all-time low on Apple’s official MagSafe 3 Mac charger at $37, not to mention Twelve South’s signature BookBook leather iPhone 14 Pro/Max cases for $50. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• Whoop's New AI Fitness Coach Created a Workout Just for Me - CNET

  03-10-2023 17:48
  
  I've tested the Whoop 4 band and new AI coach for the past few weeks. Here's my experience and who I think should use it.
  
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• The New Whoop AI Fitness Coach Created a Workout Just for Me - CNET

  03-10-2023 17:48
  
  I've tested the Whoop 4 band and new AI coach for the past few weeks. Here's my experience and who I think should use it.
  
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• Watch Champions League Soccer: Livestream Man United vs. Galatasaray From Anywhere - CNET

  03-10-2023 17:41
  
  The Red Devils look to put their Premier League woes behind them as they host the Turkish giants at Old Trafford.
  
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• Can Apple Watch be used to monitor for arrhythmia in kids? Stanford study aims to find out

  03-10-2023 17:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Researchers at Stanford University have launched a new study focused on investigating how Apple Watch could help identify arrhythmia in children and young adults. As first reported by MyHealthyApple, the study wants to find out how accurate the Apple Watch ECG feature is for children, and how it compares to short-term clinical monitoring.more…
  
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• The $17,000 Apple Watch is officially a solid-gold paperweight

  03-10-2023 16:45 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  A few times a year, Apple sends a handful of old products to the dustbin of history as obsolete products that can no longer be repaired or serviced. They’re not usually newsworthy—but it’s not usually for the most expensive product it ever made.As of October 1, the first-generation Apple Watch from 2015 has been added to Apple’s list of obsolete products. It’s notable for two reasons: For one, it’s the first Apple Watch to be declared obsolete. For an
  
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• Meta proposing ad-free Facebook and Instagram plans for up to $17/month

  03-10-2023 16:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  TikTok may be going ad-free for five bucks a month, but you’ll have to pay a bit more for a similar experience on Meta’s platforms. A new report details Meta’s proposal to offer a version of Facebook and Instagram with no ads that would cost nearly $17/month.more…
  
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• Netflix price increase coming when ongoing actors strike ends

  03-10-2023 16:24 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Netflix is about to get more expensive, starting in the United States and Canada. This comes after Netflix increased its prices across the board over a year ago, but also effectively increased its prices by discontinuing its “Basic” tier just a few months ago.more…
  
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• Best Chromebooks of 2023 - CNET

  03-10-2023 16:23
  
  There are a lot of Chromebooks out there to choose from but these are the best reviewed by CNET editors for work, home or school.
  
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• NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition, Jeopardy! World Tour+, and more coming to Apple Arcade this month

  03-10-2023 15:54 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Arcade adds four new games — NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition, Cut the Rope 3, Jeopardy! World Tour+, and Crossword Jam+ — and more than 30 updates in October
  Apple Arcade brings fun new games and updates to subscribers monthly, including new releases, award winners, and beloved favorites from the App Store. This October, players can continue to build their NBA legacy as the world’s greatest NBA stars return for another exhilarating season in NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition, featuring NBA
  
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• Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 Review: Still a Flexible Choice - CNET

  03-10-2023 15:27
  
  A lot less has changed than we wanted, though.
  
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• iPhone wireless charging in BMWs causing overheating – not specific to iPhone 15

  03-10-2023 15:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Multiple reports of problems with iPhone wireless charging in BMWs do not appear specific to the iPhone 15 line-up, but may be exacerbating existing heating issues which Apple says are most acute in the latest models.Some owners of BMW cars with wireless charging pads are reporting a range of problems, including the NFC chip used for Apple Pay being left unusable …
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• NBA 2K24, Cut the Rope 3, and more coming to Apple Arcade this month

  03-10-2023 15:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Arcade is adding a range of new games throughout the month of October. Apple announced today that new games including Cut the Rope 3, Jeopardy! World Tour+, and NBA2K24 are coming to Apple Arcade, along with over 30 other updates.
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