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• WhatsApp for iPhone will soon have its own call dialer

  13-12-2024 23:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It’s been a while since WhatsApp introduced the ability to make audio and video calls in the app. To make this process even easier, Meta has been experimenting with a new call dialer built into WhatsApp for iPhone that will let users call people who aren’t in their contacts.more…
  
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• What You Can and Can't Make With iOS 18.2's Genmoji Feature

  13-12-2024 23:40 via macrumors.com
  
  With iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, Apple introduced Genmoji, the feature that lets you create a custom emoji character if there's not already an emoji that exists for what you want to depict.
  You can create ‌Genmoji‌ from the emoji keyboard in Messages, Notes, and more, and the characters work much like emoji. ‌Genmoji‌, like Image Playground, have significant restrictions put in place to prevent people from creating objectionable images, and these guardrails can make it hard to
  
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• Apple TV+ has three festive, must-see titles for the holiday season

  13-12-2024 22:43 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It’s the holiday season, and Apple TV+ has a variety of fitting titles for getting in the spirit. Here are three must-see holiday specials I highly recommend: one’s a movie, another’s a fun short based on a beloved property, and finally there’s a TV classic.more…
  
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• iOS 18.2: Here's How Mail Categories Work

  13-12-2024 21:35 via macrumors.com
  
  With iOS 18.2, Apple added a Categories view in the Mail app, which is designed to organize your incoming emails by type. Categories hasn't been receiving the best response from iPhone users, so we thought we'd check it out.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Mail Categories organizes your email inbox into the following sections: Primary for your most important messages, Transactions for your orders and receipts, Promotions for deals and offers, and Updates for news, subs
  
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• Here’s everything new in the Messages app on iOS 18.2

  13-12-2024 21:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s Messages is one of the most used iPhone apps for many of us. It got a big iOS 18 update not long ago, but now even more change has arrived in iOS 18.2 thanks to several key Apple Intelligence features.more…
  
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• Apple Intelligence botched a notification summary about Luigi Mangione, and the BBC isn’t happy

  13-12-2024 20:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The BBC isn’t pleased with Apple Intelligence’s notification summary feature. The corporation says that the notification summary feature “generated a false headline” about Lugi Mangione, who was arrested this week as the suspected killer of the United HealthGroup CEO.The notification summary in question suggested that Mangione had shot himself: “Luigi Mangione shoots himself; Syrian mother hopes Assad pays the price; South Korea police raid Yoon Suk Yeol’s off
  
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• How to use Apple Intelligence and ChatGPT with Siri on iPhone

  13-12-2024 20:02 via macdailynews.com
  Siri is the intelligent assistant that’s built into your iPhone to simplify and accelerate everyday tasks. With the capabilities of Apple Intelligence, Siri is more natural, more contextually relevant, and more personal to you. In addition to using your voice, you can type requests to Siri. You can also take advantage of Siri’s product knowledge to get answers to questions about your iPhone and other Apple products. And with your permission, Siri can tap into the expertise of ChatGP
  
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• Best Apple Deals of the Week: Steep Discounts Hit Apple Watches and Bands, Plus Sales on AirTag, Anker, and More

  13-12-2024 20:01 via macrumors.com
  
  This was a big week for Apple Watch and band accessory deals, and you can still find all-time low prices on both Series 10 and Ultra 2 models right now on Amazon, as well as Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop at Woot. Otherwise, below we're still tracking great deals on AirTag, Anker accessories, and more.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Exclusive Access
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Lockly Zeno Series offers full compatibility with Home Key and HomeKit

  13-12-2024 20:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Lockly recently released its latest Zeno Series smart door locks, which include some fantastic features that Apple fans will love. Unveiled at CES 2024 and now available at The Home Depot, the new series features a redesigned, smaller footprint and state-of-the-art technology, including built-in Wi-Fi for streamlined connectivity and, most importantly, compatibility with HomeKit and Home Key.more…
  
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• Report: Apple to Stop Selling iPhone 14 and iPhone SE in EU This Month

  13-12-2024 19:51 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple plans to stop selling the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and third-generation iPhone SE in European Union countries later this month, to comply with a regulation that will soon require newly-sold smartphones with wired charging to be equipped with a USB-C port in those countries, according to French blog iGeneration. All three of these iPhone models are still equipped with a Lightning port for wired charging.
  In a paywalled report today, the website said the iPhone models will no longer be sol
  
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• I’ll always love my desktop Mac, but I’ve decided to switch–here’s why

  13-12-2024 19:41 via macworld.com
  
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  Back in the day, I had one computer. It was a laptop bought for me by my employer, and at work, I’d attach it to an external display and use it at my desk. At the end of the day, I’d close it up, put it in my backpack, and take it home.For the last 10 years, I’ve worked at a desk at home, with a desktop Mac as my primary computer. But over the last year or so, I’ve been using my MacBook Air a lot more, whether I’m traveling or spending the winter in a heate
  
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• This $73 four-pack of AirTags makes the perfect stocking stuffers

  13-12-2024 19:10 via macworld.com
  
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  Always knowing where your keys are or where your checked-in bag is when you’re at the airport is pretty fantastic, and the tiny Apple AirTag is super useful. Well, if you need a handful of AirTags right now, you can get a four-pack for $73 at Amazon, a savings of $43 off Apple’s $29 price for a single AirTag or just $18.25 per tracker.These tiny devices look great, and they’re super easy to set up with your iPhone or iPad. Once they’re connected to your devices,
  
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• PSA: Avoid faking your Spotify Wrapped results if you’re in Congress

  13-12-2024 19:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Music did a better Spotify Wrapped than Spotify this year, but that wasn’t the issue for this congressman from New Jersey who got caught poorly faking their results.more…
  
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• Apple lands record 29 Children’s & Family Emmy Award nominations

  13-12-2024 19:04 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Thursday was honored with a record 29 nominations across 10 programs for the 3rd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, with nods for series and specials including “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock,” “The Velveteen Rabbit,” “Jane,” “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,” “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,” “Frog and Toad,” “Lovely Little Farm,” “Interrupting Chicken,” &ldquo
  
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• Apple Begins Selling New Vision Pro Carry Sling and Exclusive Charging Accessories

  13-12-2024 18:44 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's online store is offering a range of new accessories this week, several of which are exclusive to Apple and can't be purchased elsewhere.
  For charging up an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, Apple is offering the Nimble Podium 3-in-1 Charger. Priced at $140, the charger comes in black or a multicolor option with shades of blue and white, and it is made from recycled plastic and aluminum.There's a Qi2 magnetic charger that is compatible with MagSafe iPhones and able to charge them at up to
  
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• Text message job scams are gamified and on the rise, FTC warns

  13-12-2024 18:41 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Has your iPhone dinged with a Messages or WhatsApp notification recently about a curious job offer? You’re not alone, as today’s FTC warning about text message gamified job scams—or ‘task scams’—makes clear.more…
  
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• Apple Vision Pro takes you on an immersive dive with tiger sharks eating lunch

  13-12-2024 18:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Looking for a weekend activity? Throw on your wetsuit and strap on Apple Vision Pro to take an immersive dive with tiger sharks — wetsuit optional.more…
  
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• Apple TV+ this week: ‘Wonder Pets: In the City’ is now streaming

  13-12-2024 18:25 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.This guide will list all the Apple TV+ content you can watch today, divided into episodic shows or series and movies. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s $9.99-a-month service. If you want to know what’s on the way, check out our lis
  
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• The MacRumors Show: Apple's 2024 – Year in Review

  13-12-2024 18:12 via macrumors.com
  
  On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we take a look back at all of Apple's biggest announcements this year.
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  Apple's year started out with the launch of the highly anticipated Vision Pro headset in February. This "spatial computer" marked Apple's first brand new product line in years, seeking to blend the physical and digital worlds. Powered by the M2 and R1 chips, the Vision Pro uses over a dozen sensors and cameras to map
  
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• Lawmakers remind Apple it must remove TikTok from the App Store next month

  13-12-2024 18:02 via 9to5mac.com
  
  As TikTok’s ban in the United States swiftly approaches, lawmakers on Friday reminded Apple that they are on the hook for enforcement.
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• How to use ChatGPT with Apple Intelligence on iPhone

  13-12-2024 18:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  With the release of iOS 18.2 this week, you can now use ChatGPT with Apple Intelligence on your iPhone. If you choose to allow your iPhone to work with ChatGPT from OpenAI, you can do the following:
  • Use Siri to access ChatGPT: Siri can tap into ChatGPT to provide answers when that might be helpful for certain requests including questions about photos and documents.
  • Use ChatGPT with Writing Tools: ChatGPT can compose text or images from just a description.
  • Use
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: December 13, 2024 – iOS delays, USB-C changes

  13-12-2024 17:48 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.From now through December 31, save 20% on all 9to5Mac Daily Plus, 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus, and 9to5Mac Pro annual subscriptions with promo code HOLIDAY! Visit 9to5mac.com/join to sign up.more…
  
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• Deals: M4/Pro/Max MacBook Pro up to $300 off, PlugBug Find My charger new low, HomeKit lamp 30% off, more

  13-12-2024 17:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  We are indeed still tracking Wi-Fi + Cell M2 iPad Air models at $150 off alongside the $169 price drop on AirPods Max that is now available to everyone, but there are more inbound today. Firstly, as shipping windows close ahead of the holidays, today might be one of your last chances to secure the new M4/Pro MacBook Pro at up to $200 off alongside M4 Max models at up to $300 off. We also spotted a surprise offer on the fantastic Twelve South PlugBug with Find My – it is now at its best pri
  
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• M2 iPad Air Holiday Deals Include $100 Off and All-Time Low Prices at Best Buy

  13-12-2024 17:40 via macrumors.com
  
  Earlier today we shared a collection of discounts on Apple's M4 iPad Pro at Best Buy, and now we're shifting focus to the M2 iPad Air. Best Buy has $100 off numerous models of this tablet, and you won't need a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership to see the deals.
  Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.This sale has both 11-inch and 13-inch models at record low discounts,
  
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• iOS 18.2’s launch didn’t cause the ChatGPT outage…probably

  13-12-2024 17:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Earlier this week, Apple released iOS 18.2 into the world with a new built-in ChatGPT integration. Not long after, ChatGPT and other OpenAI services went down in a major outage. Were the two incidents related? Here’s the official answer from OpenAI.more…
  
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• Today Only: QVC Knocks an Extra $15 Off Tons of Already Discounted Items

  13-12-2024 17:02
  
  Don't miss your chance to grab top tech, kitchen appliances, home decor, apparel and more at a serious discount.
  
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• Google issues major price hike on YouTube TV

  13-12-2024 17:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Alphabet subsidiary Google on Thursday notified subscribers of a major price increase for its YouTube TV streaming television service.
  Google’s YouTube TV email:‎Hi [Customer Name],‌YouTube TV has always worked hard to offer you the content you love, delivered the way you want, with features that make it easy to enjoy the best of live TV.‌To keep up with the rising cost of content and the investments we make in the quality of our service, we’re updating our monthly pri
  
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• I Applied for a Card Without Knowing It Had an Intro 0% APR. Now It's My Favorite Feature

  13-12-2024 17:00
  
  How to save money with a credit card feature you might not even know you have.
  
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• Cleo Budgeting App Review: Can AI Make Money Management Fun?

  13-12-2024 17:00
  
  An AI chatbot and tons of personality set this budgeting app apart from the rest.
  
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• Upgrade Your Holiday TV Game With $80 Off This Bose Soundbar With Pre-Christmas Delivery

  13-12-2024 16:59
  
  TV speakers are never all that hot and this Bose soundbar deal is just waiting to upgrade your Christmas movie-watching experience.
  
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• Best Buy Takes Up to $200 Off M4 iPad Pro, Available From $849

  13-12-2024 16:54 via macrumors.com
  
  Best Buy is discounting a huge collection of M4 iPad Pro tablets this week, with multiple all-time low prices across both 11-inch and 13-inch models. The majority of these deals will require a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership, but there are some that are available to all shoppers.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.In total, you'll find as much as $200 off these tab
  
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• Apple’s Passwords app makes it easy to replace your existing password manager

  13-12-2024 16:34 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s Passwords app debuted this fall as a new password management solution for Apple devices. It also, helpfully, makes getting started very easy thanks to a key feature in the macOS version.more…
  
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• Here are the best iPad accessories under $100

  13-12-2024 16:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple products are known for their design, premium quality, and seamless ecosystem. However, when it comes to accessories, Apple’s offerings often come with hefty price tags. From the $350 Magic Keyboard to the $130 Apple Pencil Pro, accessorizing your iPad can quickly become an expensive endeavor. Fortunately, there are budget-friendly alternatives that provide incredible value for a fraction of the cost. Below are some of the best iPad accessories under $100.more…
  
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• I Tested 9 Stovetop Mac and Cheese Brands. Here's What I Found

  13-12-2024 16:10
  
  I have a new favorite boxed mac and cheese. I also learned some tips along the way to make these quick meals even better.
  
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• Apple assembler Foxconn to begin AirPods production in southern India early next year

  13-12-2024 16:03 via macdailynews.com
  
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  Apple assembler Foxconn will begin producing AirPods wireless earphones in India for the first time early next year, marking a milestone in Apple’s diversification efforts out of Chinese Communist party-controlled China.
  Yian Lee and Sankalp Phartiyal for Bloomberg News:‎A unit of supplier Foxconn Technology Group will start the assembly of AirPods at a new factory near Hyderabad in Telangana state around the first quarter of next year, people familiar with the
  
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• Stuff Some Stockings for Less: Get 20% Off Popular RAK Tools With Our Promo Code

  13-12-2024 15:52
  
  Use our exclusive code to save 20% across a variety of handy tools and doohickies.
  
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• 'Red One' Starring Dwayne Johnson Hits Streaming: How to Watch at Home

  13-12-2024 15:25
  
  Johnson and Chris Evans seek out a missing man with the bag in the Prime Video offering.
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook Hosts King Charles III at UK Headquarters

  13-12-2024 15:23 via macrumors.com
  
  As part of his ongoing visit to the United Kingdom, Apple CEO Tim Cook yesterday hosted His Majesty King Charles III at its headquarters in Battersea Power Station.
  During the visit, Cook welcomed King Charles to Apple's campus in the iconic Battersea Power Station, a recently restored historic building that became home to Apple's UK operations in 2023. Battersea Power Station's conversion into Apple's UK headquarters represents a significant step up in the company's presence in London. The hist
  
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• iOS versions: Every version of iOS from the oldest to the latest

  13-12-2024 15:16 via macworld.com
  
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  iOS is at the heart of the iPhone experience. It’s the operating system on which everything else sits, while also delivering plenty of features and dedicated apps built by Apple itself. Every year Apple adds new features to compatible iPhones, and through the months that follow more features arrive. If you want to know what the latest version of iOS is, or if you’ve ever wondered about when versions came out and what features they brought, we will answer your questions. We a
  
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• Apple nears switch to in-house Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip

  13-12-2024 15:14 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is set to further its self-reliance in chip manufacturing by developing its own Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chips. This strategic move will reduce the company’s dependence on third-party suppliers like Broadcom, starting from next year.
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:‎The chip, code-named Proxima, has been in development for several years and is now slated to go into the first products in 2025, according to people familiar with the matter. Like Apple’s other in-house chips, Proxim
  
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• Have You Tried All 8 of These New iPhone Messages in iOS 18.2?

  13-12-2024 15:12
  
  The Messages app on the iPhone (and iPad) is more expressive than ever, including unique emoji with Apple Intelligence.
  
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• Mozi is a new social media app for people who don’t want a new social media app

  13-12-2024 15:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Plenty of people have tried to replace Twitter/X, but only a few new social media apps have achieved any traction, notably Threads and Bluesky.But a new app created by Twitter co-founder Ev Williams isn’t trying to replace those, but instead do one of the things I most value about social media, and absolutely nothing else …more…
  
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• What's Going to Happen to the EV Tax Credit?

  13-12-2024 15:00
  
  President-elect Trump might try to eliminate the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles, but there's still time to make the most of it.
  
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• How Much You Should Invest in a CD Varies – but Don’t Go Over This Amount

  13-12-2024 15:00
  
  There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but here's what you should keep in mind.
  
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• Does It Matter in What Order You Brush and Floss?

  13-12-2024 15:00
  
  Experts weigh in to help you keep your teeth in tip top shape.
  
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• 'Day of the Jackal' EPs on That Twist-Filled Season Finale and What's Next for the Jackal

  13-12-2024 15:00
  
  I spoke with executive producers Nigel Marchant and Gareth Neame about the series and Jackal's interesting human side.
  
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• Best Travel Phone Plans in December: How to Choose and What to Consider

  13-12-2024 15:00
  
  Using your phone when going abroad isn't always as simple as popping in a SIM card. Here are a few tips to keep in mind and plans to consider this summer if you want to use your phone internationally.
  
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• Refinance Rates Hurtle Down. Today's Refinance Rates, Dec. 13, 2024

  13-12-2024 14:34
  
  The Federal Reserve is set to make another rate cut next week. Will refinance rates continue to fall for homeowners?
  
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• Refinance Rates Hurdle Down. Today's Refinance Rates, Dec. 13, 2024

  13-12-2024 14:34
  
  The Federal Reserve is set to make another rate cut next week. Will refinance rates continue to fall for homeowners?
  
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• The iOS 18 feature backlog has gotten so bad it’s starting to affect iOS 19

  13-12-2024 14:32 via macworld.com
  
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  Troubling news from inside Apple Park, where the engineering team is reportedly struggling to deal with the increasingly dire state of iOS 18 development.The public version of iOS 18.0 launched back in September, but it did so without the inclusion of Apple Intelligence, the most highly anticipated new feature for this cycle. It’s debatable whether the company always planned to hold back Apple Intelligence until a later software update, but it seems unlikely, given that this meant
  
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