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• New iMessage feature allows children to report nudity to Apple

  23-10-2024 23:38 via macdailynews.com
  
  New iMessage feature allows children to report nudity to Apple
  Apple is introducing a new feature to iMessage – coming first to Australia before rolling out globally – that will allow children to report nudity in images and videos being sent to them directly to the company, which could then report the messages to police.
  Australia is the first region to get the new feature due to new laws coming into force that require tech companies to police child abuse and terror content on cloud
  
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• McDonalds' Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Explained

  23-10-2024 23:24
  
  The CDC has opened an investigation into the fast food giant after tainted Quarter Pounders left one dead and 10 hospitalized.
  
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• iOS 18.2 beta 1: Every new feature and change

  23-10-2024 23:11 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The first iOS 18.2 developer beta has been released, and it includes a number of major changes for iPhone users. There are new Apple Intelligence features, upgrades to the Mail app, and more. Head below as we round up all of the changes and new features included in iOS 18.2 beta 1.more…
  
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• AirPods Will Get a Hearing Aid Mode Next Week. Here's Why That's a Huge Deal

  23-10-2024 23:10
  
  When treating milder forms of hearing loss, a popular, incognito earbud many people already own may be just what the doctor ordered.
  
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• This is how Apple’s handling privacy with iOS 18.2’s ChatGPT integration

  23-10-2024 23:04 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A huge Apple Intelligence upgrade has arrived in the iOS 18.2 beta: ChatGPT integration, which works both with Siri and in writing tools. But how will ChatGPT respect your privacy? Here are Apple’s full release notes detailing its privacy practices for ChatGPT, as documented in iOS 18.2’s Settings app.more…
  
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• New Low Price: Score an Unlocked 2024 Motorola Edge at Almost 40% Off

  23-10-2024 23:00
  
  This budget-friendly phone just became even more affordable, with Amazon slashing $200 off its price and bringing it to an all-time low.
  
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• JinkoSolar Challenges Maxeon 7 With New, More Power-Efficient Solar Panel

  23-10-2024 22:56
  
  Solar panel efficiency is set to improve significantly as JinkoSolar joins Maxeon with a new set of solar panels that can reach almost 25% efficiency.
  
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• Save $300 on This Bluetti Portable Power Station at Amazon Right Now

  23-10-2024 22:54
  
  This 1,000-watt Bluetti power station is just $399 at Amazon, making now a great time to score this handy device.
  
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• Apple’s M2 MacBook Air hits all-time low price: $699

  23-10-2024 22:52 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s 13.6-inch M2 MacBook Air in Starlight
  Amazon has set a new record-low price for Apple’s M2 MacBook Air, offering units for just $699 while supplies last.
  The 13-inch MacBook Air M2 is available at this deeply discounted price, featuring an 8-core GPU, 8GB of unified memory, and 256GB of storage.
  This M2 MacBook Air is built for Apple Intelligence and also features a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, Backlit Keyboard, and 1080p FaceTime HD Camera.‎MacDailyNews Take: Get &rs
  
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• Everything New in iOS 18.2 Beta 1

  23-10-2024 22:51 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple released the first iOS 18.2 beta for developers today, and while it's only available on devices that support Apple Intelligence, there are a slew of features that will be available for everyone when the software eventually sees a release.
  This guide highlights all of the new features we've found in iOS 18.2 so far.Apple Intelligence
  There are a whole bunch of new Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.2, including Image Playground and Genmoji. It's a much more fun update than iOS 18.1 thank
  
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• Astropad Launches 'Bookcase' for Turning an iPhone Into an E-Reader

  23-10-2024 22:50 via macrumors.com
  
  Astropad, known for the Luna Display, Rock Paper Pencil, and Astropad Studio app, today launched a new accessory called Bookcase. Bookcase adds handles to the iPhone or another smartphone to make the device more comfortable to hold when reading.
  With Bookcase, Astropad is aiming to turn the ‌iPhone‌ into an e-reader. The accessory provides a more ergonomic grip for long reading sessions, and holding the ‌iPhone‌ doesn't block part of the display.The Bookcase is adjustable so
  
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• Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 206 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

  23-10-2024 22:49 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser.
  ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ 206 includes fixes and updates for CSS, Editing, JavaScript, Media, Rendering, SVG, Web Extensions, WebDriver, and WebRTC.The current ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ releas
  
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• Holiday Gifts for Co-Workers and Employees That They'll Actually Want

  23-10-2024 22:47
  
  Whether it's for your office bestie or the company's white elephant party, we've rounded up a selection of holiday gifts your co-workers and employees will appreciate. Because no one needs another coffee mug.
  
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• Apple and Goldman Sachs Fined $89 Million by CFPB for Apple Card Failures

  23-10-2024 22:41
  
  While Apple continues to look for a new home for the Apple Card, the tech giant and its current issuer have been accused of mismanaging customer accounts.
  
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• Wordle and Connections Are Extra Hard for Me, and I Love It

  23-10-2024 22:22
  
  Commentary: Hey, New York Times! How about an "obscure British or Australian slang" category every now and then in Connections?
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: October 23, 2024 – Apple gaming app, iPhone roadmap

  23-10-2024 22:17 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 CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. Save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card today.more…
  
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• Best iPhone Deals: Save Up to $1,000 on the iPhone 16 and Previously Released Models

  23-10-2024 22:09
  
  The iPhone 16 is a stellar phone, and some deals can help you save on this and previous-gen iPhones.
  
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• Save Up to 40% on an LG OLED 4K TV and Get a Free Gift Card From BuyDig

  23-10-2024 22:04
  
  BuyDig is offering major discounts and free gift cards on an LG OLED 4K TV in time for you to upgrade your football season setup.
  
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• Mass production of M4 MacBook Air models is imminent

  23-10-2024 22:04 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s 13.6-inch M3 MacBook Air
  Apple is close to the start of mass production of new M4 MacBook Air models for release in early 2025, a follow-up to a wave of new Macs that are coming next week, Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg News citing “people familiar with the matter.”
  :‎The latest MacBook Air models will look similar to the current design, launched in 2022, but will include the new M4 chip generation, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because
  
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• Early 2025 Apple bonanza includes M4 MacBook Air, iPhone SE, iPad Air, 11th-gen iPad

  23-10-2024 22:01 via macworld.com
  
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  We expect the M4 MacBook Pro, M4 Mac mini, and M4 iMac announcements next week to be the last major product released for 2024. But it appears that Apple is going to start 2025 in a big way.According to a new report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is gearing up to start production of the M4 MacBook Air for a release in “early 2025.” How early? Gurman states that Apple has a December software update planned (likely macOS 15.2), and then after that, Apple will release t
  
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• Don't Wrap Your Cheese in Plastic. Here's the Proper Way to Store It

  23-10-2024 22:00
  
  We asked a cheesemonger how to keep fancy cheeses fresh for as long as possible.
  
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• 4 Ways to Make Air Fryer French Fries Even Crispier

  23-10-2024 21:45
  
  There's an art to making truly crispy fries in an air fryer. Here are four fry rules to live by.
  
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• Testing the Image Playground, Genmoji and Siri ChatGPT Integration in iOS 18.2

  23-10-2024 21:42 via macrumors.com
  
  With iOS 18.2, Apple has introduced some of the most exciting Apple Intelligence features, including Image Playground, Genmoji, Image Wand, ChatGPT integration with Siri, and more. For those who aren't able to install iOS 18.2 yet, we did an overview of everything new so you can get an idea of what to expect as the beta testing process continues.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Image Playground is available as a dedicated app, but you can also use the features right in
  
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• iOS 18.2 beta is available with loads of new Apple Intelligence features

  23-10-2024 21:33 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The beta for iOS 18.2 has begun, less than a week before for wide release of iOS 18.1. While 18.1 is the first release with Apple Intelligence features for supported phones, many of the most exciting features are coming in iOS 18.2.This release includes Visual Intelligence, Genmoji, the Image Playground app, the new Mail app with AI-sorted categories, and integration with ChatGPT. While the AI features of iOS 18.1 might make the average iPhone 16 user say, “Is that it?” the
  
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• Hurricanes, Floods, Fires and Tornadoes: Natural Disaster Insurance Policies to Weather Any Storm

  23-10-2024 21:30
  
  Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and expensive. Here's why you may need supplemental insurance coverage to protect your home.
  
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• Here's How Much Meal Kits Would Cost if You Bought the Groceries Yourself

  23-10-2024 21:28
  
  Meal kits are cheaper than ever, but are they cheaper than buying the same groceries? I whipped out my calculator to find out.
  
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• Score 25% Off an Anker Power Bank to Keep Your Devices Powered Anywhere

  23-10-2024 21:21
  
  Grab an Anker portable charger at its lowest price yet -- just $45.
  
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• 'Despicable Me 4' Streaming on Peacock: Release Date and Time

  23-10-2024 21:17
  
  Make room for Minions.
  
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• You can send Genmoji from a non-AI iPhone, but you’ll need a friend on iOS 18.2

  23-10-2024 21:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of the most anticipated Apple Intelligence features, Genmoji, have arrived in the iOS 18.2 beta. And they come with some very good news for users without an AI-compatible iPhone.more…
  
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• iOS 18.2 Adds 'Default' Section for Managing Your Preferred Apps

  23-10-2024 21:13 via macrumors.com
  
  iOS 18.2 includes a new "Default Apps" section that can be found in the Settings app, which can be used to manage your default apps for the iPhone. This is a feature that Apple promised would be coming to the European Union, but it is actually available worldwide in the latest beta.
  There are Default App settings for Email, Messaging, Calling, Call Filtering, Browser App, Passwords and Codes, and Keyboard apps.
  In the United States, you can use the Default App interface to choose your preferred
  
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• Costco to Sell Exclusive Peloton Bike Plus Bundle This Holiday Season in New Partnership

  23-10-2024 21:08
  
  Peloton is now part of the Costco family, making it easier to buy its sought-after bikes.
  
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• Here's What an Entomologist Said About Getting Rid of Fruit Flies

  23-10-2024 21:05
  
  A bug expert spilled the beans on how to keep those little pests out of your hair. Here's what they said.
  
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• Best Vacuum Deals: Simplify Your Cleaning Routine With a New Vacuum for a Low Price

  23-10-2024 21:05
  
  Regardless of what kind of vacuum you're looking for, there's a deal that will save you money, time and effort while cleaning.
  
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• Apple’s iOS 18.2 reveals next phase of Apple Intelligence

  23-10-2024 21:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Wednesday released a beta version of its iPhone operating system, iOS 18.2, with a slew of Apple Intelligence features, including its much-anticipated ChatGPT integration.
  Kif Leswing for CNBC:‎This latest batch of features is included in a beta version of iOS 18.2 for software developers that was released Wednesday. Apple developer betas typically go through a cycle of weeks before they are released to the public.
  The preview included with iOS 18.2 contains:
  • New abilit
  
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• Updated IRS Federal Tax Brackets Could Boost Your Paycheck Next Year. Here's Why

  23-10-2024 21:00
  
  If you fall into a lower tax bracket next year, you might see an increase in your take-home pay.
  
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• iOS 18.2 Lets EU Users Delete App Store, Safari, Messages, Camera and Photos

  23-10-2024 21:00 via macrumors.com
  
  With iOS 18.2, iPhone users in the European Union can fully delete a number of core apps, including the App Store, Safari, Messages, Camera, and Photos.
  Apple said in August that it planned to make additional changes to its Digital Markets Act compliance in the European Union, and one update included the option for EU users to remove system apps. Almost all apps can now be deleted in the EU, with the exception of the Phone app and the Settings app.Apps that are removed, such as the ‌App Sto
  
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• I Tried Mosaic Foods Vegan Meal Delivery and It Blew Me Away

  23-10-2024 20:53
  
  If you’re after premade vegan and vegetarian meals delivered straight to your door, Mosaic Foods is worth checking out.
  
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• iOS 18.2 lets you set new default apps for messaging, calls, more via Settings hub

  23-10-2024 20:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s first developer beta for iOS 18.2 is full of big and small features for iPhone users. The highlight is new Apple Intelligence features, but there’s also a nice change coming for users who like to change their default apps.more…
  
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• Hands-On With the New iPad Mini 7

  23-10-2024 20:26 via macrumors.com
  
  Today is the official launch date of the iPad mini 7, which is the first new iPad mini that we've had since 2021. It has a much faster chip and a few other tweaks, so we thought we'd check it out and do a quick review.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Apple didn't change the design of the ‌iPad mini 7‌ compared to the ‌iPad mini‌ 6, and it's tough to tell them apart from the outside. The colors are more muted this time around, with Apple eliminating
  
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• iOS 18.2 Includes Revamped Mail App With Built-In Categorization

  23-10-2024 20:20 via macrumors.com
  
  With the iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 betas that came out today, Apple introduced an updated version of the Mail app with built-in categorization.
  Mail Categories organize your incoming emails into different sections. Important emails are shown in a "Primary" category, with orders, newsletters, social notifications, and deals organized into three other sections.The "Transactions" section includes receipts, orders, and deliveries, and it makes it easy to find orders that you've p
  
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• Get Apple's M2 MacBook Air for Just $699.99 on Amazon, Plus All-Time Low on M3 Model

  23-10-2024 20:12 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon today has introduced a steep new discount on the previous generation 256GB 13-inch M2 MacBook Air, available for just $699.99 with the use of an on-page coupon. We're also tracking a match of the best price ever seen on the newer 13-inch M3 MacBook Air below.13-Inch M2 MacBook Air
  Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Starting with the M2 MacBook Air, Amazon is of
  
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• iOS 18.2 lets you disable ChatGPT permission prompts, plus all the other Apple Intelligence tidbits

  23-10-2024 20:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Today Apple released the first beta for iOS 18.2, which introduces a powerful new integration. ChatGPT is now baked into Siri and the new system writing tools on Apple Intelligence-supported devices. Here are all the little details you’ll want to know.more…
  
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• The Best Keurig Deals: Save Big on Coffee and Espressos With Added Convenience

  23-10-2024 20:06
  
  Start your day off right with a great cup of coffee from a trusted Keurig machine.
  
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• How to Stream More Than 30,000 Movies for Free, Including Halloween Classics

  23-10-2024 20:05
  
  Hint: All you'll need is a public library card or a university email.
  
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• Lionel Messi’s historic MLS Cup Playoffs debut to stream free on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

  23-10-2024 20:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  This Friday, Lionel Messi makes his historic MLS Cup Playoffs debut, and fans can tune in for free on MLS Season Pass.
  Lionel Messi makes his historic MLS Cup Playoffs debut this Friday, October 25, as the playoffs return to MLS Season Pass on Apple TV for a free primetime match. The top-seeded Inter Miami CF kicks off against Atlanta United FC at 8:30 p.m. EDT for the Round One Best-of-3 Series.
  After joining Inter Miami CF last season and leading the club to claim the Supporters’ Shield
  
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• The Best Pillows for Side Sleepers

  23-10-2024 20:00
  
  I’m a sleep and mattress expert who's tested over 30 different pillows. After nights of testing, here are the best pillows for side sleepers.
  
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• More Apple Intelligence Features Like ChatGPT Drop With the iOS 18.2 Developer Beta

  23-10-2024 20:00
  
  You can try out the beta version of Apple's generative AI with an iPhone 15 Pro or any iPad or Mac with an M1 chip or later. Here's everything to know about Apple Intelligence.
  
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• Grounding Sheets Are the Newest Sleep Trend. Are They the Answer to Restless Nights?

  23-10-2024 20:00
  
  SleepTok is back at it with grounding sheets. Here's everything you need to know about this sleep trend.
  
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• Astropad launches Bookcase to turn iPhone into a comfortable and smart page-turner

  23-10-2024 20:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Astropad has been exploring hardware creations more over the past few years with its pen-on-paper iPad screen protector kit, iPad artist surface/stand Darkboard, and more. Now the company with roots in software has launched its latest creative physical product – Bookcase for iPhone (and Android).
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• Report: M4 MacBook Air on track for early 2025 as Mac Studio faces slight delay

  23-10-2024 19:54 via 9to5mac.com
  
  While Apple is planning its first M4 Macs for next week, that momentum is set to carry over to 2025. Bloomberg today reports that Apple is set to unveil a new MacBook Air powered by the M4 chip in early 2025, while the timeline for an updated Mac Studio has slipped to the second quarter of the year.
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