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• Apple CEO Tim Cook stars in a ‘Severance’-themed promo

  24-01-2025 23:13 via macdailynews.com
  
  Still of Apple CEO Tim Cook’s appearance in a ‘Severance’-themed promo
  In a new promotional video released by Apple on Friday, Tim Cook takes center stage in a “Severance”-inspired clip. In the promo, Cook portrays a “severed” employee at the enigmatic Lumon Industries, where he has undergone a fictional surgical procedure that separates his work and personal identities.
  Todd Spangler for Variety:‎Cook’s grim-faced Outie enters the Lumon elevat
  
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• 9 Foods That Contain the Now-Banned Red Dye No. 3

  24-01-2025 23:06
  
  Removal of Red Dye No. 3 won't be immediate. Here are a few popular foods that currently contain the outlawed colorant.
  
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• Best Budgeting Apps to Get Control of Your Money in 2025

  24-01-2025 23:04
  
  These apps make budgeting a breeze.
  
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• Here are Apple’s two main priorities for AI this year, per leaked memo

  24-01-2025 22:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Intelligence launched just a few months ago, but a lot more additions are expected soon in iOS 18.4 and beyond. Now, a new memo leak has given us insight into Apple’s two main internal priorities for its AI efforts this year.more…
  
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• 76% of modern iPhones are now running iOS 18

  24-01-2025 22:49 via macdailynews.com
  
  iOS 18.2.1
  Currently, 76% of modern iPhones – those released within the last four years– and 68% of all iPhones are running iOS 18.
  Andrew Orr for AppleInsider:‎The latest OS, iOS 18, has matched its predecessor in overall adoption, with 76% of iPhones from the past four years and 68% of all iPhones now running the software. In comparison, iOS 17 reached the same 76% adoption rate for newer devices in February 2024 but fell short of iOS 16’s performance during a reflect a s
  
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• Why iOS 18.3 sets up a big moment for Apple Intelligence

  24-01-2025 22:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 18.3 is launching next week. It’s not particularly feature-packed, but the update will offer a significant moment for Apple Intelligence thanks to a bold Apple choice.more…
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 25, #1316

  24-01-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,316 for Saturday, Jan. 25.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 25, #328

  24-01-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Jan. 25 Strands puzzle, No. 328.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 25, #594

  24-01-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 594 for Saturday, Jan. 25.
  
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• Despite My AI Burnout, These 3 Galaxy S25 Features Actually Seem Useful

  24-01-2025 21:42
  
  Commentary: "AI" has been a constant buzzword at tech events, but some of Samsung's latest offerings could prove to be quite helpful.
  
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• Best Meat Thermometers for 2025

  24-01-2025 21:26
  
  From a medium-rare steak to perfect pork chops, we found an accurate digital meat thermometer for every cook.
  
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• Apple stock tests key technical level amid worst start since 2008

  24-01-2025 21:04 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s stock has experienced a challenging beginning to the year, now hovering near a critical threshold that could indicate further declines if it falls below the mark.
  The stock has dropped by 11% in 2025 up to Thursday’s close, marking it as the weakest performer among the Magnificent Seven group. This performance lags significantly behind the S&P 500, which has seen a 4% increase, reaching new record highs at the year’s start. This downturn represents Apple’s mo
  
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• FCC Chair Carr Eliminates All DEI Programs, Including the Digital Discrimination Task Force

  24-01-2025 21:02
  
  The FCC's press release on ending DEI efforts could have an immediate impact on broadband efforts to bridge the digital divide.
  
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• iPhone 17 Pro: Seven new features are coming later this year

  24-01-2025 20:42 via 9to5mac.com
  
  This year is set to be big for the iPhone, with a compelling new iPhone SE 4 in the spring and the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air in the fall. But what about Apple’s flagship Pro models? Here are seven new features coming to the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max this September.more…
  
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• Next Black Ops 6 Zombies Map, The Tomb, Gets New Trailer

  24-01-2025 20:22
  
  Soon players will enter the tight corridors of The Tomb's catacombs, fighting the undead and questing for the Sentinel Artifact.
  
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• Apple enlists veteran software executive Kim Vorrath to help fix AI and Siri

  24-01-2025 20:07 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is enlisting a seasoned professional to tackle its AI challenges. Kim Vorrath, who has spent 36 years with the company, is moving to the AI and machine learning division. Her new role will concentrate on enhancing Siri and other AI initiatives under the supervision of AI head John Giannandrea.
  Vorrath has been instrumental in the development of several of Apple’s major products, from managing the initial iPhone software to supervising the operating systems for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: arre Temperature Sensor review – Matter-ready climate monitoring with Thread support

  24-01-2025 20:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Temperature sensors are an important yet often overlooked part of a HomeKit setup. Even working as a passive tracking device, I want to add them to every room to understand more about what’s happening in the air. Theis a great option for HomeKit fans with its compact size and detailed monitoring options. Let’s have a look.more…
  
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• The MacRumors Show: Samsung's 2025 Challenge to Apple

  24-01-2025 19:57 via macrumors.com
  
  The MacRumors Show is back for 2025! On this week's episode, we look at how Samsung's latest announcements challenge Apple.Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos
  Samsung this week announced the Galaxy S25, the Galaxy S25+, and the top-of-the-line Galaxy S25 Ultra. The new devices will directly compete with Apple's iPhone 16 and upcoming iPhone 17 lineup.Similar to the ‌iPhone 16‌, AI is a major focus for the S25 lineup, with Samsung touting a new "Personal Data
  
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• App debacle explains why Apple won’t do major iOS redesigns anymore

  24-01-2025 19:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Do you remember the days when new iOS versions might introduce major redesigns? iOS 7, I’m looking at you. Despite annual whispers predicting another big iOS revamp, I feel very confident in saying those days are over. And one recent app debacle shows why.more…
  
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• Aurora Borealis Should Strengthen in Northern US Over the Weekend

  24-01-2025 19:49
  
  The northern lights display should continue well into the weekend, possibly reaching down into the middle parts of the country.
  
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• Apple TV+ this week: ‘Prime Target’ is now streaming

  24-01-2025 19:25 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  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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• Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirTag 4-Pack on Sale for $69.99, Plus Pre-Order Discounts on Samsung Galaxy S25 Phones

  24-01-2025 19:24 via macrumors.com
  
  This week's deals-related headliner is focused on Samsung's new lineup of Galaxy S25 smartphones, with as much as $1,250 in savings when you pre-order these devices before their February launch. Otherwise, you can also still find great all-time low prices on Apple's AirTag 4-Pack, M3 MacBook Air, and M4 iMac.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.SamsungWha
  
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• The smartest iPad to buy is $100 off right now

  24-01-2025 19:19 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you’re going to get a tablet, then the M2 iPad Air is the best you can buy, with the right mix of performance, price, and portability. And today’s that price is even better: Amazon is selling the 11-inch M2 iPad Air for $500, $99 off its MSRP, and just $2 off its all-time low.In our 4-star review of the 11-inch iPad Air, we praised its processor upgrade and performance, as well as the fact the upgrade to 128GB base storage, essentially cutting the price by $50. “The
  
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• Meta officially starts showing ads on Threads

  24-01-2025 19:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Meta has officially started testing ads on its Threads micro-blogging social network. The company says this is a “small test” for the time being with a handful of different brands across the United States and Japan.more…
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S25's Qi2 Ready Case Is A Small Step Toward Magnetic Accessory Bliss

  24-01-2025 19:05
  
  Commentary: We want to see Android phones with built-in magnets, but official cases are a step towards that.
  
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• MTG Aetherdrift Spoilers: Back on Track and Pacesetter Paragon

  24-01-2025 19:00
  
  Exclusive: Check out this reveal of two cards from the next Magic: The Gathering set, leaning into Aetherdrift's interplanar race theme.
  
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• Best Mattresses for Couples in 2025

  24-01-2025 19:00
  
  For those sharing a bed with a partner, it's important to find one that can accommodate both of your needs. Here are the best options our experts have found.
  
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• iOS 18.3 Might Have a Last-Minute Change, Here's Why

  24-01-2025 18:56 via macrumors.com
  
  A private account on social media platform X today leaked the final build number for Apple's upcoming iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 updates: 22D61. That is a very slight change compared to the 22D60 build number for the iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 Release Candidates, which are essentially the final beta versions of each update.
  The account has a good track record of sharing iOS-related information, but it has had some occasional misses. We continue to respect the account owner's request to not link to i
  
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• Apple’s next-gen CarPlay project appears to have stalled

  24-01-2025 18:51 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  For over a year, Apple’s CarPlay site has teased the arrival of the next generation in 2024. Now that it’s 2025, Apple finally admits that’s not happening.When it was announced at WWDC in 2022, next-gen CarPlay was an exciting peek at the future of in-dash navigation systems. Instead of a rectangular screen, the next-gen CarPlay takes over the entire instrument panel, including car functions such as air conditioning and gauges. Apple says next-gen CarPlay “ensure
  
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• iOS 18 Installed on 76% of iPhones Introduced in the Last Four Years

  24-01-2025 18:44 via macrumors.com
  
  iOS 18 adoption is on pace with iOS 17 adoption last year, according to ‌iOS 18‌ adoption statistics provided by Apple. ‌iOS 18‌ is installed on 76 percent of iPhones introduced in the last four years, while 63 percent of iPads from the last four years are running iPadOS 18.
  68 percent of all iPhones have ‌iOS 18‌ installed, and 53 percent of all iPads have ‌iPadOS 18‌ installed.For all iPhones, 19 percent are still running iOS 17 and 13 percent are runnin
  
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• Apple reveals iOS 18 usage data for the first time

  24-01-2025 18:42 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has shared the first details on user adoption of iOS 18 so far. The company says that iOS 18 is currently installed on 68% of all iPhones and on 76% of iPhones introduced in the last four years.
  These numbers show that iOS 18 adoption is on the same trajectory as iOS 17 adoption last year.
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• Apple Brings in New Exec to 'Fix' Siri and Apple Intelligence

  24-01-2025 18:29 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is making an internal staffing change that it hopes will improve Siri and its artificial intelligence offerings, reports Bloomberg. Kim Vorrath, a 37-year Apple veteran, will join the AI team to work under AI chief John Giannandrea.
  Vorrath is a program management VP, and has a reputation for meticulously managing software projects at Apple and ensuring employees meet deadlines. She has been described as Apple's "bug wrangler" and as a "powerful force" in the company. For the last few year
  
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• Apple states unequivocally: ‘Apple Watch bands are safe for users to wear’

  24-01-2025 18:21 via macdailynews.com
  
  A study from the University of Notre Dame, published in December last year, revealed that PFAS chemicals were present in 15 out of 22 tested smartwatch and fitness tracker bands.
  Although the study did not name which brands contained PFAS, it included tests on products from Nike, Apple, Fitbit, and Google. Lead researcher Graham Peaslee expressed concern over the findings, noting that the PFAS levels in these bands were “much higher than most PFAS we have seen in consumer products.”
  
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• Kuo: iPhone 17 won’t have a smaller Dynamic Island after all

  24-01-2025 18:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One rumored change for the iPhone 17 might not come to fruition after all. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today says that the size of the Dynamic Island across the iPhone 17 lineup to be “largely unchanged” compared to the iPhone 16 models.more…
  
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• Best Fire TV Stick for 2025: Fire Stick 4K, Lite and More

  24-01-2025 18:15
  
  Not all Fire TV Sticks are created equal. After testing numerous models, we’ve narrowed down the best. Check out our top picks to find the perfect Fire TV Stick for you.
  
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• Kuo: iPhone 17 Models Won't Have Smaller Dynamic Island

  24-01-2025 18:09 via macrumors.com
  
  The upcoming iPhone 17 models that Apple plans to release this year will not feature a smaller Dynamic Island, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said today.
  On social media, he said that he is expecting the size of the ‌Dynamic Island‌ to remain "largely unchanged" across the ‌iPhone 17‌ lineup. His statement is contrary to prior rumors that we've heard about planned changes for the ‌iPhone 17‌ models.Analyst Jeff Pu said several times last year that Apple would adopt a "m
  
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• Gurman: Apple taps new boss to help Siri and Apple Intelligence catch up with AI competition

  24-01-2025 18:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Intelligence has arrived, but Siri and Apple’s AI suite of features are nowhere near the level of rivals OpenAI, Anthropic, and others — especially with the absence of an Apple chatbot. For that reason, the company has recruited an internal software veteran to help course correct the path for Apple’s AI efforts. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has the report:more…
  
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• Best AV Receiver of 2025

  24-01-2025 18:00
  
  Check out our picks for the best AV receivers from Onkyo, Sony, Yamaha, Denon and Marantz.
  
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• 5 things we love about the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro

  24-01-2025 17:59 via dronedj.com
  
  Theis one of the most advanced smartphone gimbals on the market. We’ve had a chance to play with it for a few weeks, and these are five things we really love about the new gimbal.more…
  
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• Apple Watch Lawsuit Claims Some Bands Contain Harmful 'Forever Chemicals'

  24-01-2025 17:58
  
  The company is pushing back on the claims, stating Apple Watch bands are "safe for users to wear."
  
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• Apple’s next immersive Vision Pro film involves bull riding and arrives soon

  24-01-2025 17:57 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Immersive Video on the Vision Pro is one of the product’s must-try experiences, and Apple’s first new release of the year—Man Vs. Beast—arrives next week to take you on a bull-riding adventure.more…
  
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• OpenAI's Operator Is Here to Do the Clicking and Typing for You

  24-01-2025 17:56
  
  The AI agent is part of a greater effort to automate more aspects of our daily lives.
  
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• It’s ‘safe’ to wear Apple Watch bands, Apple assures in response to lawsuit

  24-01-2025 17:55 via macworld.com
  
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  Earlier this week, a class action lawsuit was filed against Apple, accusing the company of knowingly using harmful chemicals in three Apple Watch bands. On Thursday, Apple made a public statement about the lawsuit, stating that the bands are “Safe for users to wear.”The lawsuit cites a University of Notre Dame study that found that 15 of 22 watch bands tested contain toxic polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The PFAS can be absorbed through the skin, eventually leading to hea
  
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• Microsoft PowerPoint review: What’s new in PowerPoint 2024?

  24-01-2025 17:49 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsIncluded as part of Office subscriptionPacked with templatesEasy to switch stylesConsPlenty of great alternatives nowOur VerdictPowerPoint is still a fantastic way to build a presentation, and while there are new rivals to its throne, it remains surprisingly flexible and easy to use thanks to a robust feature set. It’ll be interesting to see if AI leads to additional features, too.Price When Reviewed
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• Deals: M4 MacBook Pro $1,399, Apple Watch Series 10 back to Black Friday prices, iPad Air $99 off, more

  24-01-2025 17:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Friday has arrived and so has a surprisingly extensive list of fresh new Apple gear deals along with it. First up, and perhaps most notable of all, Apple’s 16GB M4 MacBook Pro in Space Black or Silver has now fallen back to the $1,399 all-time low at $200 off – this is the most affordable model in the M4 lineup. From there we move over to the latest Apple Watch lineup – all of the GPS-only Series 10 configurations have now dropped back to Black Friday prices with deals starting
  
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• iOS 18.4 Beta Coming Soon With These New Features for Your iPhone

  24-01-2025 17:16 via macrumors.com
  
  iOS 18.3 is expected to be widely released next week, and that means the first iOS 18.4 beta for iPhones should be just around the corner.
  Apple has previously implied that iOS 18.4 will be released in April, as that is when it promised to make Apple Intelligence available in even more languages.Below, we outline what to expect from iOS 18.4 so far.Apple Intelligence for SiriSiri is expected to get several enhancements powered by Apple Intelligence on iOS 18.4. These upgrades will include on-scr
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: January 24, 2025 – Next-gen CarPlay update, more

  24-01-2025 17:12 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 Ulysses: The ultimate writing app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Learn more and get started today for free.more…
  
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• Apple releases firmware betas for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4

  24-01-2025 17:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
  Apple on Thursday released new beta firmware updates for both models of AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2, available with both Lightning and USB-C charging cases. The firmware update carries the build number 7E5067b and is currently accessible only to developers.
  Juli Clover for MacRumors:‎It is not immediately clear what new features or changes are included in the new firmware, but we’ll update this article should we find out.
  Non-developers will have 7B21 firmw
  
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• Apple’s iconic ‘1984’ Super Bowl ad aired 41 years ago this week; how it almost didn’t happen

  24-01-2025 17:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  On this day 41 years ago, Apple’s first Macintosh went on sale, just two days after being introduced to the world during a commercial break in the third quarter of Super Bowl XVIII. Although “1984” became a cultural phenomenon and a watershed moment for product launches, Apple’s Board of Directors was against it from the start. Here’s how the legendary ad almost didn’t air…more…
  
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• Apple’s new Home products will have key upgrade that could make a big difference

  24-01-2025 16:56 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is launching three new Home products this year: ‘HomePad,’ a new Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2. At least two of these devices will come with a key upgrade that could make a big difference for the smart home’s future.more…
  
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