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• Threads now lets users share their custom feeds with others

  04-02-2025 23:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Meta last year introduced significant enhancements to the Threads timeline, as users gained the option to create custom feeds and choose which feed they want to see by default. Now Meta is announcing another new feature for Threads: the ability to share custom feeds with others.more…
  
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• Samsung is Working on a Tri-Fold Smartphone

  04-02-2025 23:44 via macrumors.com
  
  Samsung has been making foldable smartphones since 2019, but we have yet to see a foldable iPhone from Apple. Rumors suggest that Apple's first folding ‌iPhone‌ could come out in 2026 or 2027, but by then, Samsung will be even further ahead in foldable device development.Huawei's tri-fold Mate XT Ultimate
  Right now, Samsung has the Galaxy Fold and the Galaxy Flip, which fold in different ways. The Galaxy Fold is larger and unfolds horizontally like a book, while the Flip has a vertical
  
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• Best Instant Pots for 2025

  04-02-2025 23:40
  
  Need an Instant Pot to cook rice, meat and more? CNET's kitchen experts have tested the top options to help you find the right multicooker for your cooking style and budget.
  
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• Check Out Doom Running on Apple's Lightning to HDMI Adapter

  04-02-2025 23:17 via macrumors.com
  
  Installing Doom on a range of unusual hardware devices has become a fun challenge for programmers, and we've seen the game running on everything from the Apple Watch to the MacBook Pro Touch Bar. Over the weekend, another Doom demo was uploaded to YouTube, this time showing the game running on Apple's $50 Lightning to HDMI Adapter.
  The Lightning Digital AV Adapter is more than just a dongle, because it has an SoC inside and it runs a super simple version of iOS. Lightning does not have the bandw
  
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• How to Access Important Health Info That's Been Scrubbed From the CDC Site

  04-02-2025 23:16
  
  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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• President Trump’s new tariffs on China could push up iPhone prices

  04-02-2025 23:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  iPhone 16 Pro comes in four stunning finishes: black titanium, natural titanium, white titanium, and desert titanium.
  President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he would be implementing 10% tariffs on China – which could affect Apple – and 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Mexico and Canada both quickly capitulated and tariffs on those countries were paused on Monday for 30 days when each will be assessed for compliance, but the levies on China went into effect overnight
  
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• This could explain why Apple isn’t making AR glasses yet

  04-02-2025 23:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Last week, Mark Gurman reported that Apple had canceled development of its AR glasses project following some unimpressive demos for executives. With Vision Pro struggling to build its own sales momentum, on the surface AR glasses seemed like the the best path forward for Vision products. But here’s why that may not be the case—at least not yet.more…
  
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• Best Home Security Cameras With Floodlights in 2025

  04-02-2025 23:00
  
  The doorbell camera and floodlight combo is an effective security solution and miscreant deterrent. Find out which ones are worth your money.
  
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• Opera Air is a new web browser with built-in mindfulness features

  04-02-2025 22:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  You may be familiar with Opera, a well-known cross-platform web browser. The company is now introducing Opera Air, a new version of the web browser with multiple mindfulness features aimed at helping users relax while they browse the web.more…
  
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• Apple Watch Owners, You May Be Able to Claim Part of a $20 Million Settlement

  04-02-2025 22:29
  
  If you own a certain Apple Watch model and are eligible for a cash payout, file your claim now.
  
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• It’s not just you, Discord is down [U]

  04-02-2025 22:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  You’re not alone, Discord is down globally.more…
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 5, #1327

  04-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,327 for Feb. 5.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 5, #339

  04-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Feb. 5 Strands puzzle, No. 339.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 5. #135

  04-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections: Sports Edition No. 135 for Feb. 5.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 5, #605

  04-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections No. 605 for Feb. 5.
  
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• Apple’s new Invites app is a showcase for iPhone ecosystem strengths

  04-02-2025 21:50 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple just launched a new app today: Apple Invites. It’s available now on the App Store, and one of its best features is deep integration with Apple’s iOS app ecosystem. Here’s what that means.more…
  
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• 56 Best Wellness Valentine's Day Gifts for the Health Gurus Who Have It All

  04-02-2025 21:39
  
  Whether you're shopping for a holistic health connoisseur or a fitness enthusiast or, our editors' favorite picks have you covered for Valentine's Day.
  
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• Apple AirTags 4-Pack back down to lowest price ever

  04-02-2025 21:05 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple AirTag 4-Pack
  The popular 4-pack of Apple AirTag item trackers is currently back down to its lowest price ever: $69.99, or 29% off its $99 list price, at Amazon.
  Apple’s AirTag is a small and elegantly designed accessory that helps keep track of and find the items (and pets and children) that matter most with Apple’s Find My app. Whether attached to a handbag, keys, backpack, a pet, or other items, AirTag taps into the vast, global Find My network and can help locate a lost ite
  
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• No, Elon Musk Didn't End the Free Direct File Tax Filing Program

  04-02-2025 21:00
  
  The Tesla CEO caused a stir after claiming the program, which allows Americans to file their taxes straight to the IRS, had been "deleted."
  
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• Hot Ones pits Apple TV+ stars against each other in fun Severance face-off

  04-02-2025 21:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Hot Ones, the popular YouTube series, just released a new episode where two Apple TV+ stars from Severance compete in a test of heat. Here are the details.more…
  
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• These Beats Pro headphones are better than AirPods Max and nearly half-off right now

  04-02-2025 20:39 via macworld.com
  
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  If you want headphones that are better and (a lot) more affordable than the AirPods Max, the fantastic Beats Studio Pro are 49% off at Amazon. That means you can get them for $180 rather than their regular $350.In our 4.5-star review of the Studio Pro, we gave the headphones our Editor’s Choice award, appreciating how lightweight they are, the excellent battery life, and the clean audio. “Even if they weren’t $200 cheaper, we’d recommend these over the AirPods Ma
  
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• Sonos is launching an Apple TV 4K competitor soon that might cost $400: report

  04-02-2025 20:33 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Sonos has had a very bad past year. But under a new interim CEO, the company is reportedly planning to launch a major new hardware product soon: an Apple TV 4K competitor that could cost between $200 and $400. Its codename: ‘Pinewood.’more…
  
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• Apple Heart Month Activity Challenge Launching on Valentine's Day

  04-02-2025 20:33 via macrumors.com
  
  In honor of Heart Month, Apple Watch owners can earn an award by completing a workout to fill their Exercise ring on Friday, February 14, which is Valentine's Day.
  Show your heart some love! Close your Exercise ring this Valentine's Day, February 14, to earn this award.
  As with all of Apple's Activity Challenges, the Heart Month challenge will be accompanied by an award that can be viewed in the Fitness app as well as a series of animated stickers that can be used in the Messages app.
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• You Could Owe Taxes This Year if You're Paid Through Venmo, PayPal or Cash App. Here's Why

  04-02-2025 20:30
  
  The IRS will know if you earned income over $5,000 through third-party payment apps.
  
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• Will You Owe Taxes With the New IRS Rule for Venmo, PayPal and Cash App Payments?

  04-02-2025 20:30
  
  This new tax reporting rule should not affect your tax liability. If you earn over $400 in income, you need to report it to the IRS.
  
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• Super Bowl 2025: Watch All the AI-Related Ads Coming to the Big Game

  04-02-2025 20:23
  
  The Muppets go on vacation, and Matthew McConaughey doesn't have the sense to come in from out of the rain.
  
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• Apple Watch Heart Month Challenge set for this month

  04-02-2025 20:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The next Apple Watch Activity Challenge is just around the corner. Customers will soon be notified about the upcoming Heart Month Challenge set for February 14.more…
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: February 4, 2025 – App Store drama, more

  04-02-2025 20:23 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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• Apple TV+ unveils trailer for ‘Goldie’ premiering February 14th

  04-02-2025 20:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  New animated kids and family series “Goldie,” is set to premiere on Friday, February 14th on Apple TV+.
  Apple TV+ on Tuesday released the trailer for the new animated kids and family original series “Goldie,” premiering globally on Friday, February 14th. Inspired by Emily Brundige’s award-winning 2019 short film of the same name, the 13 half-hour episodes follow Goldie, a giant girl with a big heart, as she sets off on epic adventures with her best friends in their
  
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• Apple @ Work Podcast: What’s coming in 2025 for IT admins?

  04-02-2025 20:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything yo
  
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• Here’s how Apple Invites work on Android [Gallery]

  04-02-2025 19:58 via 9to5google.com
  
  Apple just launched its latest app, Apple Invites, which allows for a quick and easy way to send out invitations to an event. But, how does that work for an Android user? We’ve tested out how Apple Invites will work for Android users, and it’s surprisingly well done.more…
  
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• Madden 25 Lands on Xbox Game Pass Ahead of Super Bowl 2025

  04-02-2025 19:54
  
  Subscribers can play the latest installment in the sports franchise and other games soon.
  
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• Partiful Calls Apple a Copycat for New Invites App

  04-02-2025 19:51 via macrumors.com
  
  The developers behind well-known event app and website Partiful today suggested that Apple was in violation of its own App Store guidelines for the release of the new Invites app.
  On social media, Partiful shared a screenshot of rule 4.1, which covers copycat apps.
  Come up with your own ideas. We know you have them, so make yours come to life. Don't simply copy the latest popular app on the App Store, or make some minor changes to another app's name or UI and pass it off as your own. In addition
  
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• iPad’s perfect strikeout: Apple bats 0-3 with new apps

  04-02-2025 19:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple may be hitting home runs with new iPhone apps lately, but it’s striking out completely when it comes to iPad support.more…
  
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• Testing Apple's New Invites App for Event Planning

  04-02-2025 19:26 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today surprised us with a new Invites app, which is designed for planning events like birthday parties, vacations, and baby showers. We checked it out in our latest video to see how it works, what you can use it for, and to demonstrate all of the different features in the app.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Invites is a standalone app that you can download from the App Store, but it's also got an accompanying iCloud+ service. You need an ‌iCloud‌+ subs
  
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• China Says it Will Investigate Google, Nvidia, Other US Companies in Tariff Response

  04-02-2025 19:14
  
  Even though Google's services are largely unavailable in China, the company is being targeted as part of a response to US tariffs.
  
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• Apple releases ‘Apple Invites’ app for iPhone

  04-02-2025 19:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Invites is a new app that allows iPhone users to create custom invitations to gather family and friends for any occasion.
  Apple on Tuesday introduced Apple Invites, a new app for iPhone that helps users create custom invitations to gather friends and family for any occasion. With Apple Invites, users can create and easily share invitations, RSVP, contribute to Shared Albums, and engage with Apple Music playlists. Starting today, users can download Apple Invites from the App Store, or acces
  
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• AppleCare+ just got more expensive — here’s how much more you’ll pay now

  04-02-2025 19:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is in the midst of squeezing more money out of AppleCare+ warranties. In addition to discontinuing most paid upfront plans, Apple is also increasing the cost of AppleCare+ subscriptions for all iPhones.more…
  
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• iPhones Get Their First-Ever Porn App, and Apple Is Not Happy

  04-02-2025 18:58
  
  The Hot Tub app could be the canary in the coal mine as far as the dangers of third-party app stores are concerned. Next up: malware.
  
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• Peacock Is Offering a Year of Streaming for $30

  04-02-2025 18:47
  
  Get a discount on the annual, ad-based plan.
  
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• Apple launches brand-new Invites app infused with AI

  04-02-2025 18:39 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has launched a new in-house iPhone app designed to help users organize social gatherings. It’s called Apple Invites, and it’s out now.As the name suggests, the first duty of the app is to create custom event invitations. You can use one of your own images as the main illustration, or choose one from a curated library themed around various occasions. You can also, inevitably, get Apple Intelligence involved, using Image Playground to generate “original” imag
  
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• Apple Raises Monthly AppleCare+ Subscription Price for All iPhones

  04-02-2025 18:35 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple this week increased the prices for its monthly AppleCare+ subscription prices for the iPhone, raising the cost by 50 cents for all models in the United States.
  Standard ‌AppleCare‌+ for the iPhone 16 models is now priced at $10.49 per month, for example, up from the prior $9.99 per month price. The 50 cent price increase applies to all available ‌AppleCare‌+ plans for Apple's current ‌iPhone‌ lineup, and it includes both the standard plan and the Theft and Los
  
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• Apple limits AppleCare+ one-time payment options, prioritizes subscriptions

  04-02-2025 18:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has just made some changes to its AppleCare+ program. As hinted over the weekend by Mark Gurman, Apple is discontinuing upfront payment options for AppleCare+ in stores and on devices, offering monthly or annual subscriptions only unless you buy online.more…
  
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• Best LED Floodlight Bulbs of 2025

  04-02-2025 18:03
  
  Brighten up your outdoor space with the best LED floodlight bulbs. We tested the top choices from well-known brands like Phillips and GE.
  
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• Nomad just launched an accessory I have never seen before

  04-02-2025 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  In today’s Apple accessory landscape, it seems to be getting harder and harder to make a product that has not been made before. There are so many brands, so much competition and only so many types of accessories that are needed. But all that competition ends up being great for the consumer because it forces brands to think outside of the box. That is exactly what Nomad did with their new Universal Cable for Apple Watch. Again, I have never seen a cable look like this or do what it does.
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• Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 2 from $530, M4 Pro MacBook Pro $250 off, iPad Air $110 off, M4 iMac, more

  04-02-2025 17:42 via 9to5mac.com
  
  While we are still tracking a new all-time low price on AirPods 4 at $100, as well as a solid drop on AirPods Pro 2 at $170, today we are turning back to the MacBooks, iPads, and Ultra 2. First up, we spotted a sweet refurbished offer on the Natural Titanium Ultra 2 at $269 off the regular new price courtesy of a trusted Best Buy listing. Next we move over to the most affordable M4 Pro MacBook Pro at up to $250 off the going rate before sliding over to the M2 iPad Air lineup – 11-inch mode
  
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• Hackers are using AI to attack your Mac and it’s only going to get worse

  04-02-2025 17:40 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Malwarebytes has released its 2025 State of Malware report, which reveals that AI has also captured the attention of threat agents and will become a key tool in future malware attacks.
  The AI implementation that has gained a wide audience is generative AI, which can create content based on a user’s inquiry. For example, Apple Intelligence tools such as the Image Playground app or Writing Tools create content based on input the user provides. According to Malwarebytes, generative A
  
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• Apple Invites Is the AI-Powered Party Planner You Didn't Know You Needed

  04-02-2025 17:38
  
  The new app taps Apple Intelligence to create a custom event portal that you can share with all of your friends -- yes, even the Android users.
  
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• Best Tennis Balls of 2025

  04-02-2025 17:31
  
  Find the best tennis balls to step up your game during your next match. Here are our top picks.
  
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• Apple’s stock price could make healthy gains for foreseeable future

  04-02-2025 17:06 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple could be at the beginning of a nice growth curve for the next three years, Harsh Chauhan writes for The Motley Fool, and that could lead to healthy gains for its stock price.
  Harsh Chauhan for The Motley Fool:‎The company will continue to roll out Apple Intelligence features throughout the year in different languages. What’s more, Apple is reportedly planning to make Siri more conversational with the help of large language models (LLMs). The good part for investors is that the r
  
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