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• Apple to open 46th Apple Retail Store in mainland China on November 4th

  23-10-2023 23:47 via macdailynews.com
  
  On July 19, 2008, Apple opened its first retail store in China in Beijing. At the time, Ron Johnson, Apple’s then-senior vice president of retail, said, “This is the first of many stores we will open in China.” Johnson was right. On November 4th, the company will open its 46th Apple Retail Store in mainland China.
  Malcolm Owen for AppleInsider:‎The next Apple Store in mainland China is set to open within weeks, with the storefront at the MixC Wenzhou mall being teased by a
  
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• CVS Pulling Some Cold Medicine Off Shelves: What to Know About Phenylephrine - CNET

  23-10-2023 23:18
  
  A common decongestant may not actually work, scientific advisers say, and CVS is acting preemptively by pulling some medications that contain it.
  
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• YouTube Music now available natively on Apple HomePods

  23-10-2023 22:44 via macdailynews.com
  
  Alphabet subsidiary YouTube has officially launched YouTube Music support on Apple HomePod to all “Premium” and “Music Premium” members globally.
  Apple HomePod
  To get started, ensure you have the latest version of the YouTube Music app, then go to Settings > Connected Apps > Connect with HomePod. Once setup is complete, you can say “Hey Siri, play music on YouTube Music.”
  If you set YouTube Music as the default music provider, you no longer have to say &
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: October 23, 2023 – AI features in iOS 18, new Macs coming soon

  23-10-2023 22:32 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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• Apple Watch Series 7 vs 9: Worth upgrading?

  23-10-2023 22:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Watch Series 9 is the latest version of the world’s most popular wearable. Two years separate Series 7 and 9 and while there are a number of changes, there’s quite a bit that’s remained the same. Read along for Apple Watch Series 7 vs 9 as we look at everything new.more…
  
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• Best Earbuds for Phone Calls for 2023: Earbuds With Mic - CNET

  23-10-2023 22:27
  
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• Best iPhone Deals 2023: Cheapest Ways to Get an Apple Phone - CNET

  23-10-2023 22:00
  
  We've rounded up all the best ways to save on the latest and greatest iPhone 15 series, along with tons of previous-gen models.
  
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• 4 DIY Glasses Adjustments for a Comfy and Snug Fit, No Special Tools Required - CNET

  23-10-2023 21:58
  
  Before making a visit to the eye doctor, give these tips a try to save money and time.
  
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• Urban Outfitters will sell you a ‘vintage’ iPod for $350 to celebrate the device’s 22nd anniversary

  23-10-2023 21:57 via 9to5mac.com
  
  If you’re on the hunt for an iPod in 2023, look no further than Urban Outfitters. Over the last week, the retailer has apparently started selling various iPod models through its “vintage retro tech” initiative … and they seem to be selling out despite their exorbitant price tags.more…
  
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• Here’s where you can use your iPhone as your digital driver’s license or ID so far [October 2023]

  23-10-2023 21:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple announced plans to turn the iPhone into your driver’s license in 2021. Plane tickets, movie passes, and credit cards were already digital. Now it was time to digitize government-issued identification cards.So far, very few U.S. states actually let you add your driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet. However, there are more states without Wallet support where your iPhone can still become your driver’s license.more…
  
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• Apple may increase iPhone 16 prices next year – analyst

  23-10-2023 21:08 via macdailynews.com
  
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  Nikkei teardowns in conjunction with Tokyo-based research company Fomalhaut Techno Solutions of Apple’s latest iPhone 15 series reveal that production costs for the top-tier model rose by about 10% from those of the 2022 flagship, marking a record high for the second consecutive year. Although Apple took most of the hit this year, analysts speculate that it will pass on higher component prices to its customers in 2024.
  Yuki Okoshi and Masaharu Ban for Nikkei Asia:‎Apple disco
  
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• Poll: Would you buy an M2 or M2 Pro iMac at this point?

  23-10-2023 20:57 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple may be about to announce new iMacs for the first time in two and a half years. If true, what Apple silicon chip do you think will be inside? M2 is the most likely answer, but is an M2 iMac worth buying at this point?more…
  
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• Report: Apple’s generative AI push will start with iOS 18

  23-10-2023 20:53 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  It is safe to say that the big technology players have been caught off guard by the popularity of generative AI. ChatGPT quickly became a household name and even got a South Park episode dedicated to it, and AI artwork from Dall-E, Stable Diffusion, or Midjourney is flooding the web. Tom Hanks warned of an AI-generated fake of him promoting some dental plan he has nothing to do with.Technology heavy-hitters like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have been rushing to integrate generative AI
  
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• Report: Apple is all-in on generative AI with an eye on iOS 18

  23-10-2023 20:53 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  It is safe to say that the big technology players have been caught off guard by the popularity of generative AI. ChatGPT quickly became a household name and even got a South Park episode dedicated to it, and AI artwork from Dall-E, Stable Diffusion, or Midjourney is flooding the web. Tom Hanks warned of an AI-generated fake of him promoting some dental plan he has nothing to do with.Technology heavy-hitters like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have been rushing to integrate generative AI
  
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• American teens want parents to track their iPhones with apps like Apple’s ‘Find My’

  23-10-2023 20:40 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s ‘Find My’ app
  Across the board, a new Life360 survey says Americans see location sharing as a positive, with 89% of Americans saying their life benefits from location sharing – and this increases to an overwhelming 94% for Gen Z, showing a younger generation pioneering its embrace.
  :‎Members of Gen Z, ages 11 to 26, say they use family location-sharing apps to bolster a sense of security. Downloads of Life360 doubled in the U.S. since 2021. The app now has mor
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Deals: $1,000 of Trade-In Credit and Up to $300 on Unlocked Models - CNET

  23-10-2023 20:00
  
  The Galaxy Fold 5 is the latest and greatest in foldables, and while it's quite expensive, we've collected some of the best deals we could find to help save you some extra money.
  
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• Best Budget 3D Printer: 8 Great Printers at a Price You'll Love - CNET

  23-10-2023 20:00
  
  The best 3D printer is the one you can afford. These are printers to suit folks on a tighter budget.
  
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• Best iPad Deals: Save Up to $150 on Storage Sizes Up to 2TB - CNET

  23-10-2023 19:30
  
  If you love Apple tablets and want to get one, we've collected some of the best deals out there to save you the hassle of looking.
  
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• Apple reportedly to release new 24-inch iMac, maybe even new MacBook Pros, as soon as next week

  23-10-2023 19:18 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s 24-inch M1 iMac
  We could be seeing some Mac news from Apple very soon in the form of a new 24-inch iMac with updated Apple Silicon, and maybe even new MacBook Pro models, too.
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:‎Apple last updated the iMac in April 2021, introducing a version of its iconic all-in-one computer with an M1 chip. Since then, news about a follow-up model has been as elusive as a PowerBook G5. In an era of in-house Apple chips, it’s rare for a Mac to go this long w
  
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• PSA: You can open QR codes on iOS without scanning from another device

  23-10-2023 19:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Savvy iPhone users know what to do when they see a QR code in the wild. Open the Camera app, aim, and tap the link that gets revealed. But what about QR codes in images and PDFs that are already on your iPhone?more…
  
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• Best Luggage Deals: Save on Luggage at Calpak, Monos, Samsonite and More - CNET

  23-10-2023 19:00
  
  Get an upgrade on your luggage with these deals on suitcases, carry-ons and more.
  
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• AT&T says iPhone 15 pre-orders were the highest ‘in many years’

  23-10-2023 19:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  While there have been concerns about iPhone 15 sales in China, early signs in the United States are more positive. Speaking during AT&T’s Q3 earnings call last week, CEO John Stankey said the carrier saw “the strongest iPhone pre-orders we’ve had in years” thanks to the iPhone 15 lineup.more…
  
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• Apple assembler Foxconn hit with politically motivated China tax probe

  23-10-2023 18:56 via macdailynews.com
  
  Terry Gou, Founder of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn)
  Major Apple assembler Foxconn is facing a tax probe in China, two sources close to Foxconn confirmed on Monday, saying they believed it was disclosed by a Chinese Communist Party-controlled paper for political reasons tied to Taiwan’s upcoming elections.
  Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard for Reuters:‎On Sunday, China’s state-backed Global Times tabloid said some of Foxconn’s key subsidiaries in China were the subject of tax
  
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• Arlo's Halloween Sale Brings First-Ever Discounts to Select Security Cameras - CNET

  23-10-2023 18:30
  
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• Here's Where Financial Experts Are Stashing Their Savings (and So Can You) - CNET

  23-10-2023 18:28
  
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• We Rated the Razer Raptor Highly, and You Can Grab It Now for $400 Off - CNET

  23-10-2023 18:24
  
  If you want a good quality, albeit over-engineered, 27-inch monitor, this Razer Raptor deal will be perfect for you.
  
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• Best HomePod Deals: Save Up to $20 or Get Six Months of Apple Music Free - CNET

  23-10-2023 18:20
  
  There aren't a lot of sales on HomePods floating around, but we've scoured the web to find the best deals, even if they don't include a direct discount.
  
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• Best HomePod Deals: Save Up to $20 or Get 6 Months of Apple Music Free - CNET

  23-10-2023 18:20
  
  There aren't a lot of sales on HomePods floating around, but we've scoured the web to find the best deals, even if they don't include a direct discount.
  
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• Is Your Mattress Too Firm? Try These 4 Tips to Make It Softer - CNET

  23-10-2023 18:03
  
  Is your mattress too hard for your liking? Try these tips to make your firm mattress feel softer.
  
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• CIT Bank: 2023 Banking Review - CNET

  23-10-2023 18:00
  Some of CIT Bank’s savings products pay high rates — just be mindful of balance requirements and other nuances.
  
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• iOS 17.1 expected this week with these new features and bug fixes

  23-10-2023 17:57 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After around a month of beta testing, iOS 17.1 is expected to be released to the general public this week. The update includes a handful of new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. Head below for a full recap of everything new…more…
  
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• Leaked Apple prototype teases an unreleased touchscreen HomePod

  23-10-2023 17:56 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The HomePod has an odd place in Apple’s product lineup. Introduced in 2018, it was discontinued in 2021, but a 2nd-gen HomePod was released this past February. It’s one of those products that sits in Apple’s lineup and it’s not really talked about until a rumor pops up–and we finally have a juicy rumor, complete with pictures!Kotsutami, who describes themselves as one who “collect [sic] everything Apple” and has posted prototypes in the past, po
  
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• Apple Watch Ultra now $105 off, official iPhone 15 cases from $25, Samsung TB4 monitor $300 off, more

  23-10-2023 17:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  If you’re not sold on Apple Watch Ultra 2, you can now save $104 on the original. Last year’s Apple Watch Ultra is now down to a new low of $695 and is joined by the best prices yet on the just-released official iPhone 15 MagSafe cases from $25. You can also save $300 on Samsung’s new 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Thunderbolt 4 monitor. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.more…
  
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• This Budget-Friendly 32-Inch Insignia Fire TV Is Just $100 at Best Buy - CNET

  23-10-2023 17:25
  
  The Insignia F20 has a full HD display and Amazon's Fire TV OS -- and you can get your hands on one for $70 off right now.
  
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• New Apple Store opening in China next month, with exclusive wallpapers to celebrate

  23-10-2023 17:19 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is set to open its first new Apple Store in three months in November. As reported by Michael Steeber in his Tabletops newsletter, Apple MixC Wenzhou will open on November 4 as the company’s 46th retail store in mainland China.
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• Amazon goes password-free on iOS and the web with passkey

  23-10-2023 17:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The password is one step closer to becoming a thing of the past now that Amazon has adopted passkey technology. The online shopping giant is introducing support for passkey starting today with iOS and the web.more…
  
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• Best Air Fryer Deals: 4-Quart Air Fryers as Low as $30 - CNET

  23-10-2023 17:00
  
  If you've always wanted a fryer but didn't know what to get, we've rounded up the best deals to make life easier.
  
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• Apple Studios’ ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ opens strongly; second only to Taylor Swift

  23-10-2023 16:55 via macdailynews.com
  
  From left to right: Martin Scorsese’s highly anticipated film “Killers of the Flower Moon,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone, premieres in theaters Friday, October 20, 2023.
  While the box office belonged for a second time to “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” got off to a strong start in Apple Studios’ first major theatrical debut.
  Jake Coyle for Associated Press:‎Aft
  
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• Save $170 on This KitchenAid Stand Mixer for All Your Fall Baking Needs - CNET

  23-10-2023 16:33
  
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• Why Apple should supersize the iPad Air

  23-10-2023 16:08 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.Consumers like big screens tooApple is much more of a listening company than it used to be. Under Steve Jobs’ tenure, the philosophy was very much one of telling: telli
  
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• Ultimate Travel Hack: This Bundle Includes Rosetta Stone, Dollar Flight Club and More for $200 - CNET

  23-10-2023 16:00
  
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• Casper Wave Hybrid Review 2023: Testing the Best Mattress for Back Pain - CNET

  23-10-2023 16:00
  
  Looking for a premium mattress to help reduce some of your nightly back pain? The Casper Wave Hybrid could be right for you. Here's why you should check out this hybrid Casper mattress.
  
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• Best Cheap TV Deals: Snag a TV for Just $70 - CNET

  23-10-2023 16:00
  
  Over the past few years, TV prices have drastically decreased, and you can now buy a 32-inch TV for as low as $70, so we've collected our favorite budget TV deals for you.
  
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• These Noise-Canceling JBL Live 660NC Headphones Are a Steal at Just $100 - CNET

  23-10-2023 15:58
  
  They feature adaptive noise cancellation and hands-free control, and you can snag them for 50% off right now at Amazon.
  
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• Tens of millions of teens want parents to track them, finds survey

  23-10-2023 15:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Tens of millions of teens actively want their parents to track their locations using tech like Apple’s Find My and third-party apps like Life360, says a new survey.More broadly, the survey reports on Gen Z – representing those aged 11 to 26 – being more anxious than previous generations, and having a different mindset to location tracking …
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• Matter support for home appliances: Fridges, washing machines, dishwashers, and more

  23-10-2023 15:12 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Matter support for home appliances is on the way, through the latest version of the smart home connectivity standard backed by Apple and more than 600 other companies.
  Previous versions of Matter have been limited to smaller smart home devices, like lights, door locks, blinds, and security sensors – while Matter 1.2 will add support for household appliances, robot cleaners, and more …more…
  
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• Our Exclusive Coupon Code Saves You 30% on Sleek Satechi Accessories - CNET

  23-10-2023 15:08
  
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