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• Who Should Play the Next James Bond? Jeff Bezos Wants You to Chime In

  21-02-2025 23:40
  
  Amazon is taking over creative control of the James Bond franchise, and Jeff Bezos wants your thoughts on who should play the next 007.
  
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• iOS 18.4 beta 1: Here’s everything new

  21-02-2025 23:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 18.4. While it’s missing some of the most impressive Apple Intelligence features, it includes a ton of other new features and changes. Head below for our full roundup of everything new in iOS 18.4…more…
  
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• New ‘Home’ device category mentioned in iOS 18.4 beta code [U]

  21-02-2025 23:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple on Friday released the long-awaited first beta of iOS 18.4. While the update focuses on expanding Apple Intelligence to more languages, it also has some other new features and secrets. Interestingly, the update seems to confirm the existence of a new category of Apple devices called “Home.”more…
  
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• James Bond's Move to Amazon Could Be a Good Thing

  21-02-2025 23:03
  
  Commentary: Emphasis on the word "could."
  
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• Apple Intelligence comes to Apple Vision Pro in April

  21-02-2025 22:26 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Vision Pro features an ultra-high-resolution display system that packs 23 million pixels across two displays — more than a 4K TV for each eye — and the brand-new R1 chip, for a virtually lag-free, real-time view of the world.
  Apple on Friday announced Apple Intelligence is coming to Apple Vision Pro in April. With Apple Intelligence for Vision Pro, users will be able to proofread, rewrite, and summarize text using Writing Tools; compose text from scratch using ChatGPT in Writin
  
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• iOS 18.4 beta begins with huge Apple Intelligence expansion but no new Siri

  21-02-2025 22:20 via macworld.com
  
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  iOS 18.4 is destined to be a big release. The headline feature of iOS 18 is Apple Intelligence, and the various AI features have been rolling out piece by piece. After getting no major new AI features in iOS 18.3, Apple is bringing Apple Intelligence to many more countries in iOS 18.4 as well as a new device—Vision Pro.However, the anticipated Siri update has to wait. There are several big Siri updates coming, including personal context, app intents, and screen reading, but they&r
  
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• Everything New in iOS 18.4 Beta 1

  21-02-2025 22:08 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple finally released the first beta of iOS 18.4 to developers for testing purposes, and while the beta is lacking some of the Apple Intelligence features we were hoping for, there are some notable new additions.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  Priority Notifications - Apple Intelligence
  There is a new Priority Notifications feature that can show you your most important notifications first. Priority Notifications is disabled by default, but it can be turned on by goin
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 22, #1344

  21-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,344 for Feb. 22.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 22, #356

  21-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Strands No. 356 for Feb. 22.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 22, #152

  21-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections: Sports Edition No. 152 for Feb. 22.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 22, #622

  21-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections No. 622 for Feb. 22.
  
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• What's Behind OpenAI's Recent Growth Spurt to 400M Weekly Users?

  21-02-2025 21:59
  
  DeepSeek may've stolen some of ChatGPT's thunder, but OpenAI's chief operating officer says ChatGPT is growing due to word of mouth.
  
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• iOS 18.4 lets you set default iPhone apps in these new categories

  21-02-2025 21:45 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s push to make the iPhone more customizable and personal has brought a new iOS 18.4 feature: now there are two new categories for setting default apps, depending on where you live.more…
  
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• Everything you need to know about Apple’s changes to encryption in the UK

  21-02-2025 21:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple today announced that it has removed its Advanced Data Protection feature in the UK. The decision comes after the UK government ordered Apple to build a worldwide backdoor into iCloud encryption. Instead of complying with that order, Apple chose to remove the feature in the UK.
  There’s a huge piece of nuance getting missed in a lot of the coverage of today’s announcement. Apple is not “removing end-to-end encryption” from the UK as some headlines have suggested. The
  
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• TikTok's House Tour Sleep Hack: The Secret to Falling Asleep Faster?

  21-02-2025 21:00
  
  The viral house tour sleep hack may help you clear your mind and drift off to sleep easily. Here's everything to know about it.
  
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• The 'E' in iPhone 16E Might As Well Stand for Expensive

  21-02-2025 21:00
  
  Commentary: Apple's newest affordable handset is not a budget phone contender but could be a stepping stone to a new iPhone SE.
  
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• iOS 18.4 enables Priority Notifications, a new Apple Intelligence feature

  21-02-2025 20:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 18.4 brings Apple Intelligence support to a lot of new languages, expands Image Playgrounds with a new style, and also includes another AI addition: Priority Notifications.more…
  
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• The iPhone 16E Announcement: Here Are the Release Date, Price, Features and Specs

  21-02-2025 20:36
  
  Apple new iPhone 16E with Apple Intelligence and Apple's first in-house 5G modem is now available to preorder.
  
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• Security Bite: Apple’s push for chip independence will benefit device security the most

  21-02-2025 20:23 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Since the launch of the M-series processors and now the C1 cellular modem, Apple has been slowly but surely moving toward complete chip independence. The company is even working on its own Bluetooth and Wi-Fi solution, which is reportedly coming with new Home products and the iPhone 17 lineup in the Fall.One obvious benefit of developing chips in-house is energy efficiency. Apple toated this with the introduction of Apple Silicon what feels like a hundred years ago, and this week with its first-
  
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• iOS 18.4 Adds Apple Intelligence Priority Notifications Feature

  21-02-2025 20:23 via macrumors.com
  
  With the iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4 betas, Apple is introducing a new Priority Notifications feature that can show you your most important notifications first.
  Apple first announced Priority Notifications when showing off Apple Intelligence in June, but it wasn't implemented until now. Priority Notifications is disabled by default, but it can be turned on by going to Settings > Notifications > Prioritize Notifications and tapping the toggle.With the feature enabled, &zwn
  
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• When Is Your Home Most Likely to Be Broken Into?

  21-02-2025 20:17
  
  Studies show surprising answers about when a burglar is likely to strike.
  
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• Revamped Mail App With Built-In Categorization Comes to Mac and iPad

  21-02-2025 20:08 via macrumors.com
  
  The initial iPadOS 18.4 and macOS Sequoia 15.4 betas that Apple provided to developers today expand the revamped Mail app to the iPad and the Mac.
  The new Mail app features built-in categorization that organizes incoming emails into different sections. Important emails are displayed in the Primary category, with other emails organized into sections highlighting product orders, newsletters, deals, and social notifications.A "Transactions" section aggregates receipts, orders, and deliveries to mak
  
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• iOS 18.4 Adds New Ambient Music Feature

  21-02-2025 20:06 via macrumors.com
  
  In iOS 18.4, there's a new Ambient Music option that can be added to Control Center. There are four different sound categories, including Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing.
  Each category can be added to Control Center separately, and tapping one plays a random selection of sounds or music from that particular category.You can't choose what's playing from Control Center, but if you play a category and then tap into the Dynamic Island at the top or access the Now Playing widget, you can sk
  
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• Mail app redesign now available in macOS 15.4 and iPadOS 18.4 betas

  21-02-2025 20:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple just released a variety of new beta software updates, including iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS 15.4. The latter two updates introduce Apple’s big Mail app redesign to the iPad and Mac.more…
  
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• iOS 18.4 beta 1 adds new Image Playground style with Apple Intelligence

  21-02-2025 20:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Today Apple released the first developer beta for iOS 18.4. In early December, iOS 18.2 introduced the new Image Playground app, and now it’s getting better with an iOS 18.4 enhancement.more…
  
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• iOS 18.4 beta adds Ambient Music to Control Center via Apple Music

  21-02-2025 19:58 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple just launched the first iOS 18.4 beta. Joining new Apple Intelligence languages, a Food section for News+ subscribers, and an Apple Vision Pro app on iPhone, iOS 18.4 also adds new Ambient Music controls that can be used in Control Center, on your Lock Screen, and more—powered by Apple Music.more…
  
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• Apple removes Advanced Data Protection from U.K. iPhones following backdoor demand

  21-02-2025 19:55 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Earlier this month, news broke that Apple had been served an order from the U.K. government demanding extraordinary access to its customers’ cloud data. The order, which was issued secretly and forbids Apple from publicly discussing it, was extraordinary in its scope: The U.K. government demanded the ability to view all Apple customer data stored in the cloud, regardless of location.
  In no uncertain terms, the U.K. government wanted Apple to build a backdoor to access its cloud en
  
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• Apple introduces News+ Food

  21-02-2025 19:52 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple News+ Food will feature tens of thousands of recipes and stories about restaurants, kitchen essentials, and more from the world’s top food publishers.
  Coming with iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 in April, Apple News+ subscribers will have access to Apple News+ Food, a new section that will feature tens of thousands of recipes — as well as stories about restaurants, healthy eating, kitchen essentials, and more — from the world’s top food publishers, including Allrecipes, Bo
  
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• Apple News+ Gains Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, and More in iOS 18.4

  21-02-2025 19:36 via macrumors.com
  
  With iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, Apple plans to introduce new features for the Apple News+ subscription service. Apple is adding ‌Apple News‌+ Food, a section that features tens of thousands of recipes, stories about restaurants, tips for healthy eating, kitchen essentials, and more.
  Content will come from top food publishers such as Allrecipes, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Good Food, and Serious Eats.‌Apple News‌ editors will curate food-related stories, and there will
  
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• iOS 18.4 adds new ‘Food’ section to Apple News+ with curated recipes in a clutter-free design

  21-02-2025 19:30 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple released the first beta of iOS 18.4 today, which comes with a big upgrade to the Apple News app. Apple News+ Food is a new section in the Apple News app that includes thousands of curated recipes from some of the biggest names in food publishing.
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• iOS 18.4 adds new Apple Vision Pro app for iPhone

  21-02-2025 19:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The first iOS 18.4 beta has arrived, and with it comes the launch of a brand new iPhone app. Similar to the standalone Watch app for Apple Watch users, there’s now a dedicated ‘Apple Vision Pro’ app for iPhone.more…
  
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• Grab a pack of four AirTags for the lowest price ever

  21-02-2025 19:19 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you’re always losing your keys and wallet, want to make sure you know where your luggage is when you’re at the airport, and so on, then this four-pack of AirTags will make your life so much easier. They’re pretty inexpensive normally, but this Amazon sale makes them a downright bargain: You can get a 4-pack of AIrTags for $70 today, a savings of $29, and the lowest price we’ve ever seen.We love these tiny Bluetooth trackers and gave them a four-star rating whe
  
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• Apple Intelligence expands to more languages and regions in April

  21-02-2025 19:14 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple on Friday announced that Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that delivers helpful and relevant intelligence, will soon be available in more languages, including French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (simplified) — as well as localized English for Singapore and India.
  These new languages will be accessible in nearly all regions around the world with the release of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4 in April,
  
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• iOS 18.4 brings Apple Intelligence to these 10 new languages

  21-02-2025 19:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Per a new Apple press release, iOS 18.4 is set to introduce the first big language expansion for Apple Intelligence features when it launches publicly in April. Here’s what’s coming.more…
  
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• Microsoft's Magma AI Can Manipulate and Control Robots

  21-02-2025 19:12
  
  The AI model was designed to help robots navigate and more intuitively interact with the world around them.
  
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• Apple releases first betas for tvOS 18.4, HomePod 18.4, more

  21-02-2025 19:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Several weeks after the last big OS updates shipped to the public, new beta software is finally available for Apple’s devices. Beta 1 updates include tvOS 18.4, HomePod 18.4, and more.more…
  
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• macOS 15.4 beta 1 available now, here’s what to expect

  21-02-2025 19:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s newest beta cycle has finally arrived. Today the company has released macOS Sequoia 15.4 beta 1 alongside a variety of other updates for developers.more…
  
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• Apple Vision Pro Headset Gets Overdue Missing Features, Including Apple Intelligence

  21-02-2025 19:05
  
  An update to the VisionOS also brings a new iPhone app, a remote-viewable Guest Mode and a new app to discover curated 3D movies. It's about time, although the features aren't officially arriving until April.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: February 21, 2025 – UK encryption, reverse wireless charging

  21-02-2025 19:04 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 ChargeASAP: Check out the Flash Pro Ultra, featuring a new 275W power bank with an OLED screen that can charge up to 6 devices simultaneously, including your MacBook, phone, smartwatch, and more!more…
  
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• Your Apple Vision Pro is getting a lot better with visionOS 2.4

  21-02-2025 19:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is releasing the first beta of visionOS 2.4 today, and it just might be the biggest update yet for Apple Vision Pro users. The update will add support for Apple Intelligence, major improvements to Guest Mode, a new Spatial Gallery app, an Apple Vision Pro app for iPhone, and more. Here’s everything you need to know…“Apple Vision Pro is helping users communicate, collaborate, and experience entertainment in entirely new ways — and we’re continuing to push the
  
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• Apple Releases First visionOS 2.4 Beta With Apple Intelligence, Spatial Gallery and More

  21-02-2025 19:02 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming visionOS 2.4 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming almost a month after the launch of visionOS 2.3.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  visionOS 2.4 can be installed by going to the Software Update section of the Settings app on the Vision Pro and opting into Beta Updates. A developer account is required.visionOS 2.4 will be one of the most significant visionOS updates to date, because it brings App
  
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• Apple Releases First Beta of iOS 18.4 With New Vision Pro App

  21-02-2025 19:02 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a month after Apple released iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3.
  iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 can be downloaded from the Settings app on a compatible device by going to General > Software Update.iOS 18.4 includes a dedicated Apple Vision Pro app, which will show up on your iPhone if you have a Vision Pro headset that's also connected to your Apple Account. If you don'
  
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• Apple Seeds First Beta of macOS Sequoia 15.4

  21-02-2025 19:01 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.4 update to developers, with the new update coming a month after Apple released ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.3.Registered developers can opt-in to the ‌macOS Sequoia‌ beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. An Apple ID associated with an Apple Developer account is required to get the beta.It's not yet clear what's included in ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.4, but the update is expected to featu
  
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• Ready for a New James Bond? This Is Your Ultimate 007 Guide to How We Got Here

  21-02-2025 19:00
  
  Amazon is taking creative control, and the next James Bond could be imminent. Here's your guide to all the 007 movies in order, by actor and beyond.
  
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• Apple Seeds First Betas of tvOS 18.4 and watchOS 11.4

  21-02-2025 19:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today provided developers with the first betas of upcoming watchOS 11.4 and tvOS 18.4 updates for testing purposes.
  The betas are available to registered developers, and can be downloaded from the Settings app on each device.There is no word yet on what's included in the new software, but should any new features be found, we'll update this article.
  This article, "Apple Seeds First Betas of tvOS 18.4 and watchOS 11.4" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
  
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• Apple releases iOS 18.4 beta 1 to developers

  21-02-2025 19:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has released the long-awaited first beta of iOS 18.4 to developer testers. Apple announced the release of the beta in a press release today touting Apple Intelligence.Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that delivers helpful and relevant intelligence, will soon be available in more languages, including French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (simplified) — as well as localized English for Singapore and India.These new lang
  
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• 2 Best Self-Cleaning Water Bottles in 2025

  21-02-2025 19:00
  
  If you hate cleaning your water bottle, it might be a good idea to invest in a self-cleaning water bottle.
  
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• Best Apple Deals of the Week: Big Apple Watch Series 10 Discounts Hit Alongside AirPods and More

  21-02-2025 18:47 via macrumors.com
  
  This week we saw the return of a big sale on Apple Watch Series 10, plus numerous record low prices on iPad Pro, iPad Air, Apple Studio Display, and Apple Pencil Pro.
  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.AirPods 4What's the deal? Take $30 off AirPods 4
  Where can I get it? Amazon
  Where can I find the original deal? Right here$30 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $148
  
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• Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 Is Live: The Thing and Human Torch Join the Battle

  21-02-2025 18:30
  
  The midseason patch also brings a new Central Park map and balance adjustments designed to lower sustain via strategist ultimates.
  
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• Apple pulls end-to-end iCloud encryption in UK

  21-02-2025 18:19 via macdailynews.com
  
  With Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, users have the choice to further protect important iCloud data even in the case of a data breach.
  Apple announced on Friday that it is discontinuing its most robust end-to-end encryption feature for iCloud data, Advanced Data Protection, in the UK — an unprecedented decision reportedly prompted by government demands for access to user data. This optional feature, which applies end-to-end encryption to a broad array of user information, will no long
  
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