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• The iPhone 15’s switch to USB-C has been (almost) perfect

  05-10-2023 23:44 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We’re now almost three weeks removed from the launch of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. I published some of my very quick first impressions on launch day, particularly focused on the design and form factor of the iPhone 15 Pro Max.One thing I’ve been paying a close eye on, however, is the lifestyle impact of the iPhone 15’s switch to USB-C.more…
  
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• Apple preps two new iPad Air models, iPad mini 7, updated entry-level iPad

  05-10-2023 23:37 via macdailynews.com
  
  9to5Mac has learned from sources that there are multiple new iPads on track for the coming months, including iPad mini 7, two new iPad Air models, and an updated entry-level iPad.
  Apple’s M1-powered iPad Air
  Filipe Espósito for 9to5Mac:‎9to5Mac’s sources revealed that Apple still has plans to introduce the iPad mini 7 soon, although the exact timing is still unclear.
  Most likely the new iPad mini will keep the same design as the current generation, but this time with a fas
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: October 5, 2023 – iOS 17.0.3 fixes iPhone overheating problems

  05-10-2023 23:35 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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• Preorder the Google Pixel 8 or 8 Pro at Amazon and Get a Freebie With Your Purchase - CNET

  05-10-2023 22:42
  
  Nab a free Pixel Watch 2 smartwatch or a pair of Pixel Buds Pro earbuds with your preorder of Google's latest lineup.
  
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• Gene Munster: Apple Vision Pro will go mainstream in 2028

  05-10-2023 22:18 via macdailynews.com
  
  Longtime Apple analyst Gene Munster says that the Apple Vision Pro will likely take 5 years to go mainstream and will account for about 14% of Apple’s overall revenue by 2030.
  Apple Vision Pro
  Gene Munster for Deepwater Asset Management:‎Vision Pro is a spatial computing headset. Spatial computing is the next logical computing interface, allowing users to interact with digital objects in the real world… Vision Pro is a breakthrough. The limited 30-minute demo I had with the prod
  
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• Hyundai, Kia, Genesis EVs Will Adopt Tesla NACS Charging Port in 2024 - CNET

  05-10-2023 22:11
  
  Current owners of CCS-equipped Hyundai Motor Group EVs will gain Supercharger compatibility later via an adapter.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Texas - CNET

  05-10-2023 22:01
  
  Need internet in Texas? CNET covers the best broadband in the Lone Star State, including the fastest internet speeds, cheapest plans and top rural options.
  
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• Samsung Wallet Starts Letting Users Upload State IDs and Driver's Licenses - CNET

  05-10-2023 22:00
  
  In time, app developers will be able to use Samsung Wallet-stored ID info for age and identity verification.
  
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• iPad mini 7 still on track for the coming months along with two new iPad Air models

  05-10-2023 21:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple hasn’t released any new iPads for quite some time, since the last ones – the M2 iPad Pro and the iPad 10 – were introduced in October last year. Rumors have been conflicting about when Apple will announce new iPads and which models the company plans to update first. Now 9to5Mac has learned from sources that there are multiple new iPads on track for the coming months, including iPad mini 7 and two new iPad Air models.more…
  
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• Home Depot's Online Shopping Event Is Here and Offering Up to 60% Off During Decor Days - CNET

  05-10-2023 21:40
  
  Take advantage of major markdowns on home decor, rugs, furniture, mirrors, mattresses, bedding, cookware and more.
  
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• Best Monitor Deals: Find Big Savings From 27-Inch Fhd to 32-Inch 4K Monitors - CNET

  05-10-2023 21:30
  
  With monitors making a lot of advances in the past year or two, it's the perfect time to grab an upgrade, so we've collected some of the best deals on various sizes and resolutions.
  
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• Nanoleaf announces new HomeKit Christmas lights with Matter support, pre-order now

  05-10-2023 21:25 via 9to5toys.com
  
  Nanoleaf today is the latest company to get in on smart Christmas lights. Its new Matter-enabled string lights sport multicolor output and work with Siri and HomeKit as well as Alexa and Assistant.
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• Ring Offers $1 Million if You Spot an Alien With Your Doorbell Camera - CNET

  05-10-2023 21:23
  
  But there's another way to win $500 that doesn't involve a real ET showing up on your porch.
  
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• Pok Pok Montessori-inspired iOS app gets in the Halloween spirit

  05-10-2023 21:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Arriving after the Homestead and World Puzzle updates, Pok Pok Playroom has launched its latest update today that encourages growth with creativity, storytelling, role-playing, problem-solving, and much more. Here’s what’s available with the new Halloween update.more…
  
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• Apple TV+ debuts trailer for new drama ‘The Buccaneers’ premiering November 8th

  05-10-2023 21:07 via macdailynews.com
  
  “The Buccaneers” will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
  Apple TV+ on Thursday unveiled the trailer and key art for “The Buccaneers,” a new eight-episode drama inspired by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton’s unfinished final novel of the same name, from creator Katherine Jakeways. “The Buccaneers” will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes on Wednesday, Nov
  
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• This Sneaky Discount Saves You Over $100 on a JBL 2.0 Soundbar - CNET

  05-10-2023 20:31
  
  The compact Bar 2.0 brings movie theater audio to your living room, and you can pick it up for just $82 right now.
  
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• 7 Sleep Tracker Alternatives to Amazon's Halo Rise - CNET

  05-10-2023 20:27
  
  Looking for a sleep tracker but the Halo Rise isn't for you? You've come to the right spot.
  
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• Apple assembler Foxconn expects strong holiday sales in fourth quarter

  05-10-2023 19:57 via macdailynews.com
  
  Major Apple assembler Foxconn predicted on Thursday strong year-end holiday sales. Foxconn said in a statement that with the second half of the year a “traditional peak season” for consumer tech products, operations “will ramp up sequentially.” It added, “The fourth quarter should see significant growth compared to the third quarter.”
  The logo of electronics contract manufacturer Foxconn Technology Group, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, is displa
  
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• Thermal tests show how iOS 17.0.3 fixes iPhone 15 overheating issues

  05-10-2023 19:41 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple released the iOS 17.0.3 update on Wednesday, and the release notes stated that the update fixes “an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected.” According to testing done by ZDNet, the update does indeed solve the problem.ZDNet’s Jason Hiner experienced overheating with the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max and used a thermal camera to measure the temperature and found that the Pro Max got up to 107.1 degrees Fahrenheit (41.2 degrees Celsius) while fast char
  
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• Tim Cook honors Steve Jobs on 12th anniversary of his passing: ‘A visionary who changed the world’

  05-10-2023 19:22 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Today marks twelve years since Steve Jobs passed away at the age of 56. In his memory, Apple CEO Tim Cook took to Twitter today to share a touching message about his friend who “changed the world.”more…
  
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• Samsung's New $30 SmartTag 2 Takes On Apple AirTags - CNET

  05-10-2023 19:21
  
  The tracking device works only with Galaxy phones.
  
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• Best Early October Prime Day Apple Watch Deals

  05-10-2023 19:02 via macworld.com
  
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  One of the best times of the year to get a good deal on a new Apple Watch is during Amazon’s Prime Day Sale. This fall, Prime Day is on October 10-11.
  During that time we’ll be tracking all the best deals on the Apple Watch, and we’ll even have some early deals up before the event (which are sometimes just as good). The latest Apple Watches are the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and second-gen Apple Watch SE, but you can sometimes find good deals on last-ye
  
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• Watch Europa League Soccer: Livestream Liverpool vs. Union Saint-Gilloise From Anywhere - CNET

  05-10-2023 19:00
  
  Jürgen Klopp's Reds look to put their Premier League VAR controversy behind them as they take on the Belgian Pro League side.
  
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• Best Lenovo Laptop Deals: Save Big on Gaming Laptops, Convertibles and Notebooks - CNET

  05-10-2023 19:00
  
  Whether you're looking for a business laptop, a two-in-one convertible or something to game on, there are significant savings across the board on Lenovo laptops.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Santa Fe, New Mexico - CNET

  05-10-2023 18:29
  
  Santa Fe’s internet options leave a lot to be desired, but you can get solid service from Xfinity and T-Mobile in most of the city.
  
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• All-in on USB-C with iPhone 15? Here’s what to do with old Lightning cables and accessories

  05-10-2023 18:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Upgrade to iPhone 15 and no longer want or need your Lightning cables and other accessories that don’t work with USB-C? Read along for three options that answer the question “what should I do with my Lightning cables?”more…
  
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• Band of Brothers sequel ‘Masters of the Air’ series premieres in January on Apple TV+

  05-10-2023 18:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV+ today announced the premiere date for its highly-anticipated miniseries ‘Masters of the Air‘, which is a sequel follow-up to the award-winning ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘The Pacific’ HBO series. It is based on the , which details the battles of the American 8th Air Force during World War II.Produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, Masters of the Air will premiere on January 26, 2024, with the first two episodes. The cast includes Austin Butler, Callu
  
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• 'Loki' Season 2: Streaming Release Date and How to Watch From Anywhere - CNET

  05-10-2023 18:10
  
  Sophomore season of the Thor spin-off show lands exclusively on Disney Plus for new adventures with the God of Mischief.
  
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• The M3 MacBook Pro will reportedly get a display upgrade to boost battery life

  05-10-2023 18:05 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple’s 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro already have great battery life, but a new rumor claims that a new display will help them last longer than ever. And those laptops could be coming very soon.According to DigiTimes, the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro displays will use new mini-LEDs that are 10 percent brighter than the ones Apple currently uses. However, when these new mini-LEDs are set to the same brightness as the current mini-LEDs, they use less power. So Apple may set the maximu
  
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• iPhone or iPad ‘too close’ alert interrupting you? Here’s how to turn off iOS 17 feature

  05-10-2023 18:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple introduced a clever new Screen Distance feature in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. iPhones and iPads with Face ID are now able to notify you when you may be using the device too close to your eyes. The idea is to detect and prevent eye strain for everyone while lowering the risk of nearsightedness in kids. But what if the feature is actually disrupting how you use your device?more…
  
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• Apple looks to acquire College Football Playoff rights

  05-10-2023 18:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple and Amazon have held preliminary discussions with College Football Playoff (CFP) representatives about acquiring streaming rights to the 12-team postseason knockout invitational tournament, sources told Front Office Sports.Amanda Christovich and Michael McCarthy for Front Office Sports:‎The CFP has begun looking for media partners for its next contract for the expanded playoff starting in 2026, and held its first formal meeting last week.
  Amazon and Apple have already become major play
  
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• HyperX Vision S 4K Webcam Review: A Decent Option for Less Money - CNET

  05-10-2023 18:00
  
  At $200, HyperX's first webcam for streamers underprices competitors. There are tradeoffs, though.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 8 starts at just $225, Alpine CarPlay receivers from $300, more

  05-10-2023 17:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A new all-time low makes Apple Watch Series 8 a steal at just $225. It comes joined by a trio of Alpine CarPlay receivers from $300, as well as BundleHunt’s macOS apps sale from $1. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• iOS and Android security is driving up the price for zero-day WhatsApp exploits

  05-10-2023 17:36 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It’s not just the cost of groceries that has gone up. The market price for WhatsApp exploits are also on the rise, but inflation may not be to blame.
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• Best early October Prime Day AirPods deals

  05-10-2023 17:36 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Whether you want a pair of new AirPods Pro or are looking for a deal on an older model, Amazon’s annual Prime Day sales are a great place to look. There are sure to be lots of great deals on AirPods in the two-day sale. The latest extravaganza, called Prime Big Deal Days, takes place October 10-11. Here are the best deals we’ve found so far.Amazon Prime Day: Best AirPods dealsAmazon U.S.
  AirPods (2nd gen): $99 ($30 off)AirPods Pro (2nd gen, Lightning): $199 ($50 off)AirPods
  
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• Apple’s Tim Cook one of tech’s top rated CEOs, X’s Linda Yaccarino among lowest

  05-10-2023 17:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Four out of five Apple employees approve of the work Tim Cook does as CEO, according to a new approval rating survey. That compares to just four out of one hundred X employees who approve of CEO Linda Yaccarino’s job so far.
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• Celebrate Spooky Season With These Upcoming Netflix Games Titles - CNET

  05-10-2023 17:00
  
  The award-winning game Dead Cells is one title coming to Netflix Games in October.
  
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• Best early October Prime Day iPad deals

  05-10-2023 16:53 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Amazon’s Prime Day sales are always a great time to find a deal on an iPad. ThisDeals won’t last long, so if you see something you like we recommend jumping on it quickly.
  To see if you can save money on something you want, take a look at Amazon Prime Day (US) and Amazon Prime Day (UK). You’ll need to sign up for Prime to qualify for the discounts, but that also gives you free one or two-day delivery and access to Prime Video. If you don’t already have a Prime me
  
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• Apple TV+ series ‘Masters of the Air’ from Steven Spielberg to premiere January 26th

  05-10-2023 16:37 via macdailynews.com
  
  “Masters of the Air” premieres globally January 26, 2024 on Apple TV+.
  Apple TV+ on Thursday unveiled the first images from its upcoming World War II drama, “Masters of the Air,” and announced that the 9-episode limited series will make its global debut exclusively on Apple TV+ on Friday, January 26, 2024.
  Austin Butler in “Masters of the Air,” premiering January 26, 2024 on Apple TV+.
  Reuniting the award-winning team of Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Go
  
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• Inspiring iPhone 15 Pro cinematic video shows the full capabilities of the device

  05-10-2023 15:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A year ago, filmmaker Joey Helms created a stunning example of the video capabilities of the iPhone 14 Pro – and he’s back with an even more impressive example of iPhone 15 Pro cinematic video (below).Helms told us that the addition this year of the LOG Image Profile was by far the greatest improvement, but there are other worthwhile upgrades too …
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• Today is the twelfth anniversary of Steve Jobs’ death

  05-10-2023 15:43 via macdailynews.com
  
  Steve Jobs with the Macintosh
  Today marks the 12th anniversary of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs’ death.
  Jobs died at his Palo Alto, California home on October 5, 2011, due to complications from a relapse of his previously treated islet-cell pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. He died with his wife, children, and sisters at his side. His sister, writer Mona Simpson, described his passing: “Steve’s final words, hours earlier, were monosyllables, repeated three times. Before embarking,
  
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• Prime Members Can Grab This Electric Screwdriver Set for Just $35 (Save $45) - CNET

  05-10-2023 15:12
  
  Get your hands on this compact, minimalist Hoto screwdriver kit at a deep discount and tackle projects around the house with ease.
  
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• Apple considered, rejected default search switch to DuckDuckGo from Google

  05-10-2023 15:12 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple held talks with DuckDuckGo to replace Alphabet subsidiary Google’s search engine as the default for the private mode on Apple’s Safari browser, but ultimately rejected the idea, the U.S. government’s antitrust trial revealed Wednesday via transcripts.Leah Nylen for Bloomberg News:‎US District Judge Amit Mehta ruled Wednesday that he would unseal the testimony of DuckDuckGo Chief Executive Officer Gabriel Weinberg and Apple executive John Giannandrea, both of whom test
  
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• Almost half of TSMC Arizona plant hires are from Taiwan; full expansion ‘unlikely’

  05-10-2023 15:12 via 9to5mac.com
  When Apple chipmaker TSMC was granted federal subsidies for building its first US plant, creating jobs for American workers was one of the key arguments. But with hiring well underway, a new report says that almost half of the TSMC Arizona plant hires are from Taiwan.Additionally, plans for a six-step expansion program – intended to allow the Arizona plant to rival the production volumes of those in Taiwan – are now said to be unlikely to proceed ….more…
  
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• These 8 Streaming Devices Make Perfect Holiday Gifts in 2023 - CNET

  05-10-2023 15:00
  
  From Roku to Apple TV, we break down our favorite streaming devices for the holiday season.
  
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• Best Cellphone Plans of 2023: Our Top Picks for October - CNET

  05-10-2023 15:00
  
  Looking for a reliable phone plan? Here are our top picks for the best ones on the market.
  
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• Latest Photoshop AI is truly next level, treating flat objects as layers [Video]

  05-10-2023 14:14 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Photoshop AI features are already incredibly impressive, thanks to things like generative fill and generative expand, but the company isn’t done yet.
  The company has just provided a sneak preview of a new AI feature expected to be officially announced at next week’s Adobe Max event, and it looks pretty stunning …
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• Mortgage Refinance Rates for Oct. 5, 2023: Rates Move Up - CNET

  05-10-2023 14:00
  
  Several benchmark refinance rates ticked up this week. If you're in the market for a refi, now's a good time to assess your options.
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro Max Camera vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra: Smartphone Shootout - CNET

  05-10-2023 14:00
  
  We put Samsung's and Apple's best phones up against each other to see which can take better photos.
  
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• Current Mortgage Rates for Oct. 5, 2023: Rates Trend Higher - CNET

  05-10-2023 14:00
  
  This week, a handful of key mortgage rates crept higher. As interest rates surge, it's getting more expensive to buy a house.
  
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