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• Apple explains how to stop your MacBook from booting up every time you open it

  03-02-2025 23:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Ever wish your MacBook wouldn’t boot up every time you open the lid or connect it to power? Apple has published an official support document detailing how to disable the feature.more…
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 4. #134

  03-02-2025 23:51
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 134 for Feb. 4
  
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• Court denies Apple’s request to be involved in Google Search antitrust case

  03-02-2025 23:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple isn’t the only big tech facing antitrust investigations as Google has also come under scrutiny for its dominant position in the market. Even the deal between Google and Apple over Safari’s default search engine was considered a violation of antitrust laws, and a court has now ruled that Apple cannot intervene in the case.more…
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 4, #338

  03-02-2025 23:41
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Feb. 4 Strands puzzle, No. 338.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 4, #604

  03-02-2025 23:37
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 604 for Feb. 4.
  
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• Where to Find Prescription Discounts on Heart Medication and More

  03-02-2025 23:30
  
  The cost of prescription drugs may increase, but here's where you can find discounts on critical medication.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: February 3, 2025 – AAPL earnings, AR projects

  03-02-2025 23:26 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. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card. more…
  
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• Thousands of Webpages Were Deleted Per Trump's Orders: Here's How to View Them

  03-02-2025 23:19
  
  The Trump administration removed pages relating to LGBTQ issues, HIV information, racial disparities and more, but you can still find them on the Wayback Machine.
  
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• Does Your Home Insurance Cover Wildfire Destruction?

  03-02-2025 23:19
  
  The answer depends on where you live.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 4, #1326

  03-02-2025 23:15
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,326 for Feb. 4.
  
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• Judge denies Apple’s attempt to intervene in Google search engine lawsuit

  03-02-2025 23:09 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is attempting to defend its lucrative $20-billion-plus search engine agreement with Google amid Google’s antitrust lawsuit, but the courts are not amenable. Recently, Apple requested an emergency stay to allow time for intervention in the legal proceedings, but the presiding judge rejected Apple’s motion, opting not to delay the case.
  Juli Clover for MacRumors:‎In November, Apple asked the court to allow it to be more involved in the case as the court decides what steps to
  
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• Microsoft adding one of Apple’s best recent Mail features to Outlook for Mac

  03-02-2025 23:04 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Microsoft is updating Outlook for Mac to include one of the best new features Apple has added to Mail in recent years. The update also brings Outlook for Mac up to speed with the Windows and web version when it comes to this capability.more…
  
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• Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers

  03-02-2025 22:53
  
  With Wi-Fi 7 routers becoming increasingly available, there's never been a better time to snag a great deal on a Wi-FI 6 router.
  
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• Apple Notes recently got a power user feature I’ve long wanted

  03-02-2025 22:48 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Notes gained a variety of great features in iOS 18 last fall, like collapsible sections, color highlighting, audio recording with transcripts, and more. But I recently discovered one more change that answers one of my long-time feature requests, and could satisfy a lot of power users.more…
  
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• Gemini 2.0 Flash rolling out to Gemini app on Android, iOS

  03-02-2025 22:33 via 9to5google.com
  
  Following Thursday’s announcement, Gemini 2.0 Flash is now appearing in the Gemini app on Android and iOS. more…
  
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• Apple's MagSafe Charging Explained: Magnetic Accessories Are Expanding

  03-02-2025 22:18
  
  Your MagSafe accessories might work for both iPhones and Android phones as the Qi2 standard expands its reach.
  
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• Apple Says It Doesn't Approve of EU Porn App

  03-02-2025 22:15 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple does not approve of the "Hot Tub" pornography app that was released for the iPhone in the EU using alternative app distribution, Apple said in a statement to MacRumors. Further, Apple is concerned about the potential user safety risks with a pornography app, and says that it undermines consumer trust in the Apple ecosystem.
  We are deeply concerned about the safety risks that hardcore porn apps of this type create for EU users, especially kids. This app and others like it will undermine con
  
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• Rhys Ifans cast in ‘Star City,’ spinoff of Apple TV+ hit series ‘For All Mankind’

  03-02-2025 22:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  “For All Mankind” will return for a fifth season, expected this year, alongside new spinoff series “Star City” on Apple TV+.
  Variety reports that Rhys Ifans has been selected as the first cast member for the new Apple TV+ series titled “Star City,” which is a spinoff of “For All Mankind.”
  Joe Otterson for Variety:‎“Star City” was originally announced in April 2024 alongside the news that “For All Mankind” would be back f
  
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• These Apple Watch Owners Can Claim Part of a $20 Million Settlement

  03-02-2025 22:00
  
  If you own a certain Apple Watch model and you're eligible for a payout, you have until April 10 file a claim.
  
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• This AirTag 2 feature could have the biggest impact for Apple and you

  03-02-2025 21:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Four years after the first AirTag debuted, Apple is planning to ship its successor later this year. When AirTag 2 arrives, it will include one feature in particular that could have the biggest impact—for both Apple and users.more…
  
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• Judge Again Denies Apple's Attempt to Intervene in Google Search Engine Lawsuit

  03-02-2025 21:17 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is fighting to defend its multi-billion dollar search engine deal with Google as Google is prosecuted for antitrust violations, and so far, the court isn't making it easy. Last week, Apple filed a motion for an emergency stay that would give the Cupertino company time to intervene in the lawsuit, but the judge overseeing the case denied Apple's motion [PDF] and won't hold off on moving forward.
  In November, Apple asked the court to allow it to be more involved in the case as the court deci
  
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• NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta on Super Bowl Sunday

  03-02-2025 21:04
  
  Now, the game will show up in the Times Games app, where the Feb. 9 Connections: Sports Edition game will be Super Bowl-themed.
  
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• BofA ups Apple target to $265, sees minimal tariff impact on earnings

  03-02-2025 21:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  On Monday, BofA Securities reaffirmed its “Buy” recommendation for Apple stock, increasing its price target from $253 to $265. This adjustment aligns with the optimistic view of the tech company, even amidst concerns regarding iPhone sales in communist China’s struggling economy.
  GuruFocus:‎The U.S. government has slapped Apple’s suppliers with a potential supply chain impact by taxing Chinese imports over the weekend with a 10% tariff. Apple, as in previous tariff c
  
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• Credit Card APRs Are High, but Keeping an Emergency Card Is Still a Smart Move

  03-02-2025 21:00
  
  An emergency credit card can help with unexpected expenses, but make a plan to pay it off quickly to avoid interest charges.
  
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• Weekly Mortgage Predictions: Tariffs and Labor Data Could Spark Volatility

  03-02-2025 20:54
  
  Here's what to expect for mortgage rates during the week of Feb. 3-9, 2025.
  
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• Apple responds after being forced to approve porn app on EU iPhones due to DMA [U]

  03-02-2025 20:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Both Apple and Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney have provided responses below…Apple has been legally required to approve a pornography app for iPhone users in EU markets due to regulatory actions put in place by Europe’s Digital Markets Act. Since launching the App Store in 2008, Apple’s policy has been to prevent apps explicitly for distributing pornography from being listed in the App Store.more…
  
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• Apple Stops Signing iOS 18.2.1, Preventing Downgrading

  03-02-2025 20:47 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today stopped signing iOS 18.2.1, which means that iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS 18.3 can no longer downgrade to the prior version of iOS 18. Apple released iOS 18.3 a week ago.
  When new versions of iOS are released, Apple stops signing the prior version after a week or two. An update that is not signed is not able to be installed on an ‌iPhone‌ because there is a server-side software verification check. As of right now, ‌iPhone‌ models compatible with ‌iOS
  
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• Fitness+ adds hours of Kendrick Lamar themed workouts to celebrate Super Bowl LIX

  03-02-2025 20:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple announced a few months ago that Kendrick Lamar would be headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime show on February 6th. Last night at the Grammys, Kendrick Lamar was able to add an additional five Grammys to his now total of 22! Given his current popularity, Apple has added a few Kendrick Lamar-themed workouts for its Fitness+ subscribers.more…
  
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• Apple kicks off Super Bowl LIX with 6 months of Music for just $3

  03-02-2025 20:32 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple on Monday announced a special deal for the Apple Music streaming service. New and eligible customers can get six months of Apple Music for $2.99/£2.99. That’s $8 off the regular price of $10.99 per month, which kicks in at the end of the six-month trial.To sign up for Apple Music, launch the Music app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and go to the Home section. This offer is available in the U.S., U.K., and Canada until February 27, 2025. Apple’s press release doesn
  
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• EU's AltStore Gets First Native iOS Pornography App

  03-02-2025 20:13 via macrumors.com
  
  In the European Union, the Digital Markets Act allows developers to distribute iOS apps through alternate app stores. While Apple checks those apps for malware and other malicious content, there are few restrictions on subject matter, unlike Apple's own App Store. As a result, EU users can now download the first dedicated native pornography app created for the iPhone.
  Called Hot Tub, the app is available through the AltStore PAL, an EU app marketplace from developer Riley Testut. The app promise
  
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• Apple set to launch ‘Confetti,’ a new iCloud-based e-vite service

  03-02-2025 20:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is preparing to launch “Confetti,” a new iCloud-based events and invite service, as early as this coming week.
  Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:‎As the festive code name implies, the service offers a new way to invite people to parties, functions and meetings.
  For years, Apple has been seeking to revamp its calendar app — and this new initiative could be the beginning of a broader effort.
  The release is tied to iOS 18.3, which just started rolling out last Monday.‎
  
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• MagSafe Monday: Lisen’s ultra-slim 0.3’’ MagSafe battery is the product Apple should have launched alongside the iPhone 16

  03-02-2025 20:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple released a single version of its MagSafe battery a few years ago but was never upgraded or replaced. It eventually was removed for sale. It was a great product, and I wish it had stayed around. It was never designed to be the biggest battery, but it was great for getting through a heavy-use day. That’s exactly what the offers. It’s what I envision a modern Apple MagSafe battery would look like.more…
  
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• Self-Help Book From Apple TV Plus Show 'Severance' Is Now Free for Download

  03-02-2025 19:38
  
  Severance fans can enhance their enjoyment of the show by reading Ricken's self-help book, which plays a role in the program.
  
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• Apple has re-released iOS 18.3 for an older iPhone model

  03-02-2025 19:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Have an iPhone 11? Apple just released a new build of last week’s iOS 18.3 software update just for you.
  iOS 18.3 build 22D64 is now available for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The five-year-old model received the same update to iOS 18.3 last week as other iPhone models. The new build suggests something specific to the iPhone 11 line needed resolved with a new build.more…
  
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• Apple Releases New Version of iOS 18.3 for iPhone 11

  03-02-2025 19:27 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released an updated version of iOS 18.3 that's designed specifically for the iPhone 11, ‌iPhone‌ 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The update has a build number of 22D64.
  ‌iPhone‌ 11 users can download the new software by going to Settings > General > Software Update.Apple first released iOS 18.3 last Monday, and it is likely that this new version has a fix for a bug that was impacting ‌iPhone‌ 11 models.The main features in iOS 18.3 were Apple Intell
  
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• Apple Calendar’s ‘Confetti’ could offer three advantages over competitors

  03-02-2025 19:15 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is reportedly about to launch a new iCloud-based service, codenamed Confetti, that’s tied to the iOS 18.3 Calendar app. Here are three advantages Apple’s offering could provide over its competition.more…
  
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• Apple TV+ debuts trailer for ‘Surface’ season two

  03-02-2025 19:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Season two of the psychological thriller “Surface,” starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, premieres February 21 on Apple TV+.
  On Monday, Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for the upcoming second season of “Surface.” Starring and executive produced by Gugu Mbatha-Raw and created by Veronica West, the acclaimed psychological thriller returns for its eight-episode second season on Friday, February 21, followed by new episodes every Friday through April 11, 2025.
  Set in a whole new world, t
  
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• Apple’s newest AirPods 4 have dropped below $100 for the first time

  03-02-2025 18:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Our favorite new AirPods are cheaper than they’ve ever been as the price drops just below $100. That’s a 22 percent discount from its usual $129 for the version without Active Noise Cancelation. These are Apple’s new AirPods that haven’t been around for a very long time, and it’s the first deal where we see them drop this low.We reviewed the ANC version of these AirPods, which are otherwise identical to this model. We gave them a 4.5-star rating, appreciati
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Livestream Chelsea vs. West Ham From Anywhere

  03-02-2025 18:00
  
  Graham Potter returns to his old club in this East vs. West London derby.
  
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• Beatles Nab First Grammy for an AI-Assisted Song

  03-02-2025 18:00
  
  The legendary band won the Grammy for Best Rock Performance but lost Record of the Year to Kendrick Lamar.
  
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• Apple Music kicks off Kendrick Lamar’s Road to Halftime ahead of Super Bowl LIX

  03-02-2025 17:57 via macdailynews.com
  
  Fans can get ready for Kendrick Lamar’s Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show with his Road to Halftime collection on Apple Music.
  Apple on Monday announced Apple Music is celebrating Kendrick Lamar’s Road to Halftime with a spotlight on the era-defining artist who, according to Apple, “has made a seismic impact on hip-hop and culture.”
  Coming off of a remarkable year, Kendrick was among the top 10 artists of 2024 globally, with his latest album, GNX, soaring to No. 1
  
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• Deals: AirPods 4 $100 all-time low, AirPods Pro 2 $170, MacBook Pro $210 off, Apple Studio Displays, more

  03-02-2025 17:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  After a steady string of iPad mini, M2 iPad Air, and M4 iPad Pro deals to kick the year off, we are now seeing our first chances to save big on the latest AirPods releases. Amazon has now dropped the AirPods 4 down to a new $100 all-time low there while the lauded AirPods Pro 2 have now dropped from the $249 regular list price to $170 shipped. Those offers join a $210 price drop on a couple different M4/Pro MacBook Pro configs as well as up to $299 off the gorgeous Apple 5K Studio Display lineup
  
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• YouTube removing ‘Guest’ profile from TV apps, but the mode is still there

  03-02-2025 17:44 via 9to5google.com
  
  YouTube appears to be removing the “Guest” profile from its TV apps, starting on Apple TV and Roku.more…
  
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• Missing: Thousands of Government Web Pages Removed by New Administration

  03-02-2025 17:43
  
  Many web pages appear to be complying with presidential executive orders related to gender and to diversity initiatives.
  
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• New iPhone buyers actually do care about Apple Intelligence

  03-02-2025 17:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple positioned the iPhone 16 as the first model “built from the ground up for Apple Intelligence.” But until the company shared iPhone sales numbers, we didn’t know whether customers would care or not. Now, the answer seems clear.more…
  
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• Best Valentine's Gifts for Your Sleepy Loved Ones

  03-02-2025 17:00
  
  These are the best Valentine's Day gifts for sleep, including comforters, sheets, sleep masks, blankets and more, tested and chosen by a sleep expert.
  
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• This canceled Apple TV+ series is getting new life on the stage

  03-02-2025 16:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple TV+ is over five years old now, and in its early days series were rarely canceled—but that’s started to change. The cancellation I’ve been most disappointed by is Schmigadoon!, but now it seems the show is getting new life thanks to a stage adaptation.more…
  
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• Apple to drop prepaid multi-year AppleCare+; move to subscription-only model

  03-02-2025 16:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple products will still include one year of AppleCare with purchase, but the company is reportedly planning to shift its extended AppleCare+ plan to a subscription-only format, according to a post on X from Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman:A notable change coming to AppleCare+ next week: Apple is dropping the 2-3 year pay in advance option at physical retail stores and on devices and will only offer monthly and annual subscriptions. You’ll still be able to get those multi-year plans on
  
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• Apple-supported New Orleans music students required to learn coding

  03-02-2025 15:41 via 9to5mac.com
  
  New Orleans music students attending the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music (EMCM) are required to learn coding as part of their curriculum, as part of a collaboration with Apple.Another mandatory course at the music school – no matter which primary instrument students have chosen to learn – is piano …
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• Apple’s new ‘Invites’ service could launch as soon as this week

  03-02-2025 15:17 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  At the start of the year, eagle-eyed reporters spotted references in iOS code to a new Apple app (or possibly a feature within another app). Referred to as “Apple Invites,” it appeared to be a way to manage and invite people to parties and other events while offering integration with iCloud and Calendar.Based on the app’s basic feature set and the fact that it disappeared and then reappeared during the progression from iOS 18.2 beta and iOS 18.2 final release to iOS 18
  
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