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• iPhone dictation feature reportedly swaps ‘Racist’ for ‘Trump’

  25-02-2025 23:38 via macworld.com
  
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  The New York Times is reporting on a viral problem with Apple’s voice-to-text dictation feature, where some users have found that saying the word “Racist” causes the dictation to instead type “Trump,” which then corrects itself to the word “Racist” after a moment.A TikTok video showing the phenomenon is a week old, but others have shared similar stories. The New York Times claims it was able to replicate the problem several times; Macworld edito
  
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• Apple’s rumored smart home doorbell may feature MagSafe

  25-02-2025 23:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A Bloomberg report last year revealed that Apple has been working on a new smart doorbell to compete with . Although the device is still in the early stages of development and won’t come to the market anytime soon, a new rumor suggests that Apple’s doorbell will feature MagSafe.more…
  
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• IDC predicts worldwide smartphone market to grow 2.3% in 2025

  25-02-2025 23:15 via macdailynews.com
  
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  Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 2.3% year-over-year in 2025 to 1.26 billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The 2.3% increase will represent the second successive year of improvement after a 6.1% growth in 2024. Related to this, TAM slightly increased from prior forecasts thanks to acceleration of the Android market, particularly in China where national subsidies and pent-up demand
  
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• Asteroid's Chance of Smacking Earth Drops Dramatically. Here's What to Know

  25-02-2025 23:08
  
  NASA says Earth is in the clear from asteroid 2024 YR4, which had a small chance of impacting our planet in 2032.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 26, #360

  25-02-2025 23:05
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Strands No. 360 for Feb. 26.
  
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• Ubiquiti launches three new 10G cloud gateways for next-level networking

  25-02-2025 23:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Ubiquiti continues to be a leader in the enterprise networking industry with three new 10-gigabit UniFi Cloud Gateways designed to future-proof networks. In the last five years, the company has been on a roll with new products and services; these new gateways are a prime example. I’ve had great experience over the years with Apple fleets and UniFi networking, so let’s take a look at each of them.more…
  
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• Apple blames ‘phonetic overlap’ for iOS dictation replacing ‘racist’ with ‘Trump’ 

  25-02-2025 22:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple says that “phonetic overlap” is to blame for a peculiar glitch in the iPhone’s dictation feature.
  Over the last several days, the “bug” has gained traction on various social networks including TiKTok. In one video on TikTok, you can see an iPhone user using the built-in dictation feature to clearly say the word “racist,” only for the iPhone to moementarily transcribe it as “Trump.” The transcription quickly corrects itself before being
  
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• It's the Best Week to See All Seven Planets in a Spectacular Planet Parade

  25-02-2025 22:50
  
  Once March begins, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune will have drifted too close to the sun to be readily visible.
  
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• Apple Fixing 'Trump' Dictation Processing Bug

  25-02-2025 22:18 via macrumors.com
  
  Multiple iPhone owners today noticed a pronunciation processing issue that causes the word "Trump" to momentarily show up when using dictation to send a message with the word "racist."
  In some cases, when speaking the word racist through the ‌iPhone‌'s built-in dictation feature, the ‌iPhone‌ briefly interprets the spoken word as "Trump" and "Trump" text shows up in the Messages app before being corrected to the actual word (racist) as Apple's processing interprets what was s
  
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• Apple’s rumored Face ID smart doorbell said to feature MagSafe

  25-02-2025 22:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Back in late 2024, Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman reported that Apple was tinkering with a smart home doorbell and lock setup featuring Face ID, still in its infancy. He mentioned the doorbell would pair wirelessly with a matching deadbolt lock. Fast forward to Tuesday, February 25, 2025, when a well-known leaker, Kosutami, dropped a tidbit on X about a supposed new twist Apple’s cooking up for the doorbell: MagSafe integration.
  Joe Rossignol for MacRumors:‎On select iPhones, MagSa
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 26, #1348

  25-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,348 for Feb. 26.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 26, #156

  25-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections: Sports Edition No. 156 for Feb. 26.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 26, #626

  25-02-2025 22:00
  
  Here are some hints -- and answers -- for Connections No. 626 for Feb. 26.
  
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• Philips Hue Sync App Expands to LG TVs

  25-02-2025 21:49 via macrumors.com
  
  LG TV owners can now install the Philips Hue Sync TV app to synchronize their lights with content on the TV without the need for an additional set-top box.
  Hue parent company Signify said in January that the app would expand to LG TVs in early 2025, and it is now available from the LG TV app store. Previously, the app was limited to Samsung TVs.The app is priced at $130 without a subscription, or $3 per month, and it works with 2024 LG Smart TVs that run webOS 24. The app is expensive, but it is
  
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• Apple exec Phil Schiller was initially concerned over App Store commissions on outside sales

  25-02-2025 21:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  In 2020, Phil Schiller became an Apple Fellow after a long career at Apple that began in 1987.
  Phil Schiller, an Apple Fellow and the executive overseeing the App Store, took the stand on Monday to reveal that he had initially voiced worries about the 27% commission Apple intended to impose on app developers for purchases made outside the App Store. He cautioned that, beyond posing a possible compliance issue, the fee could sour the relationship between Apple and developers, creating tension. Sc
  
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• Treat your iPhone to fast charging with two 45W chargers for $24

  25-02-2025 20:57 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Even if you’re getting a new iPhone 16e with 20-plus hours of battery life, you can always use a quick charge throughout the day. Today’s deal with get the job done for cheap—Amazon is selling a pair of Baseus 45W power adapters with USB-C cables for $24 when you click the 20% coupon, a hefty discount from its $40 MSRP.These Baseus power adapters aren’t just powerful, they’re also tiny. Thanks to the use of GaN tech, they’re smaller, more efficient, a
  
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• 'Captain America: Brave New World' Has a Surprising Cameo From a Microsoft Device

  25-02-2025 20:55
  
  Is Sam Wilson a next-level genius when it comes to choosing his phone?
  
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• Captain America: Brave New World Has a Surprising Cameo: A Microsoft Surface Duo

  25-02-2025 20:55
  
  Is Sam Wilson a next-level genius when it comes to choosing his phone?
  
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• Pixelmator’s apps have been updated, two weeks after Apple confirmed owners

  25-02-2025 20:29 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Pixelmator’s suite of photo editing apps have just been updated today, two weeks after Apple officially confirmed it had taken ownership. Here’s what to expect.more…
  
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• Apple Releases New AirPods Max Firmware

  25-02-2025 20:27 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released a new firmware update for the Lightning version of the AirPods Max headphones. The new firmware is version 6F25, up from the prior 6F21 firmware the device was previously running.
  Apple does not often provide much insight into what's new with firmware updates, but as this is a firmware update for an older model, it likely includes bug fixes and other minor improvements.Firmware can be installed by putting the ‌AirPods Max‌ in Bluetooth range of an iPhone, iPad, or
  
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• Apple just released new AirPods Max firmware

  25-02-2025 20:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple just shipped a firmware update for AirPods Max users who have the original Lightning model, the first such update since all the way back in October. Here’s what you should know.more…
  
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• Copa del Rey Soccer Livestream: How to Watch Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid From Anywhere

  25-02-2025 20:15
  
  Both sides are looking to keep their treble aspirations alive in this semi-final first-leg in Catalonia.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Stream Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa From Anywhere

  25-02-2025 20:06
  
  The Eagles continue their push for the top half of the table as they host the unpredictable Villans.
  
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• Best Sports Drinks of 2025: Hydrate in Style With These Options

  25-02-2025 20:06
  
  Upgrade your workouts with the best electrolyte sports drinks we've come across.
  
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• Google Makes Gemini Code Assistant Available for Everyone

  25-02-2025 20:00
  
  Google says that this free version of Code Assistant is "practically unlimited."
  
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• Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap DEI

  25-02-2025 19:57 via macdailynews.com
  
  On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Apple shareholders turned down a suggestion to scrap the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The push to ditch DEI came from the National Center for Public Policy Research which urged Apple to join the ranks of other big firms that have stepped away from such programs.
  Kate Gibson for CBS News:‎“DEI poses litigation, reputational and financial risks to companies, and therefore financial risks to their shareholders, and the
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Stream Chelsea vs. Southampton From Anywhere

  25-02-2025 19:45
  
  Enzo Maresca's Blues look to end a run of three consecutive defeats.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Stream Wolves vs. Fulham From Anywhere

  25-02-2025 19:30
  
  The Old Gold look to increase their buffer from the drop zone as they host the midtable Cottagers.
  
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• Activision Confirms 'Call of Duty' Features AI-Generated Visuals

  25-02-2025 19:20
  
  The company added an AI disclosure on Call of Duty's Steam game page.
  
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• Testing the World's Thinnest Foldable Smartphone

  25-02-2025 19:15 via macrumors.com
  
  Chinese smartphone maker Oppo recently came out with the Find N5, which is a super thin and lightweight foldable smartphone. It's thinner and lighter than Samsung's foldable devices, and Apple's non-foldable ones.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  The Find N5 has a 6.62-inch display when closed, and an 8.12-inch display when open, so when unfolded, it's just a bit smaller than the iPad mini. It's 8.93mm thick when closed, and just 4.21mm when open. The thinnest device Ap
  
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• ‘Framous’ for Mac is the best way to frame your screenshots

  25-02-2025 19:11 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Dark Noise developer Charlie Chapman is out with a new Mac utility called “Framous.” The app aims to be the best way to add device frames to screenshots.
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• Best Coolers of 2025: Get Camping and Beach-Ready With These Chilly Storage Solutions

  25-02-2025 19:08
  
  From the beach to the campfire, keeping your drinks on ice is easy if you choose one of our expert-recommended coolers.
  
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• iPhone 16e has five key upgrades to entice iPhone 15 users

  25-02-2025 19:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s new iPhone 16e isn’t quite as budget-friendly as the iPhone SE it replaced, but it’s still a fantastic option for users looking to upgrade without breaking the bank. For iPhone 15 owners specifically, there are five big upgrades that come with the iPhone 16e vs. your current 15.more…
  
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• U.S. states consider App Store age-verification laws

  25-02-2025 19:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  The battle over online child safety is heating up again in state legislatures nationwide in 2025, setting social-media giant Meta Platforms against app-store powerhouses Apple and Google in a clash over who should handle user age verification. At least nine states, such as Utah and South Carolina, have recently introduced bills that would mandate app-store operators to verify users’ ages and secure parental consent before allowing minors to download apps. Over 60 child-safety advocates ar
  
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• Annie Lennox, Kate Bush, Others Contribute to Silent Album to Fight AI Proposals

  25-02-2025 18:52
  
  The album, Is This What We Want?, is released in protest as the British government weighs changes to copyright and AI policies.
  
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• Best E-Reader for 2025: Ditch Those Paper Books for Good

  25-02-2025 18:32
  
  Having all of your books to hand at any given moment can help you achieve your reading goals and we found all the best e-readers of the year.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Stream Brighton vs. Bournemouth From Anywhere

  25-02-2025 18:30
  
  The Seagulls look to make it three EPL wins in a row as they welcome the Cherries to the Amex.
  
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• Eve Launches New HomeKit-Compatible Dimmer Switch

  25-02-2025 18:15 via macrumors.com
  
  Smart home company Eve today announced the launch of the Eve Dimmer Switch, the company's first smart light switch replacement with dimming functionality. The Dimmer Switch replaces a traditional light switch and it can be used with standard bulbs and lights that have dimming functionality.
  The Dimmer Switch has a rocker for turning lights on or off, along with touch support for incremental dimming control. It connects to HomeKit using Matter-over-Thread, and it can be controlled with the Eve ap
  
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• Apple investors reject proposal to end DEI program as Tim Cook commits to a ‘culture of belonging

  25-02-2025 18:13 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is holding its annual shareholder meeting today as investors vote on several proposals and hear updates from CEO Tim Cook.
  Most notably, Apple shareholders rejected an outside proposal calling for the company to end its DEI initiatives.
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• I Tested 3 Popular Smart Rings to Improve My Wellness Habits. These Are The Best Ones

  25-02-2025 18:00
  
  From Oura to the Ultrahuman Ring Air, this is my experience testing these popular smart rings.
  
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• 6 Features Coming to the Apple Watch Ultra 3

  25-02-2025 18:00 via macrumors.com
  
  The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is expected to launch later this year, arriving two years after the previous model with a series of improvements.While no noticeable design changes are expected for the third generation since the company tends to stick with the same Apple Watch design through three generations before changing it, there are a series of internal upgrades on the way.By the time the Ultra 3 is announced in September, it will have been two years since the previous model arrived, leaving plenty
  
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• Apple faces a DEI backlash as shareholders vote

  25-02-2025 17:57 via macdailynews.com
  Before Apple’s yearly investors’ meeting scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, the National Center for Public Policy Research is anticipated to present a proposal urging Apple to discontinue all of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
  n June 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark 6-3 decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina, striking down rac
  
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• 'Moana 2' on Disney Plus: Here's How and When to Stream the Musical Sequel

  25-02-2025 17:55
  
  The seafaring movie gets a streaming release date.
  
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• Deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro 48GB $300 off, iPhone 15 Pro $500 off, Nomad Apple Watch bands, more

  25-02-2025 17:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Deals on the M4 Mac mini continue as well as Apple Pencil Pro and M4 iPad Pro models, but there’s more to come today. Starting off with the M4 Pro MacBook Pro, we now have configs with 48GB of RAM at $300 off the going rate joining the entry-level model at $200 off. From there we move to Amazon Renewed Premium iPhone 15 Pro units at over $500 off the original price as well as rare deals on Nomad iPhone 16 cases and Apple Watch bands. Everything else awaits down below. more&hellip
  
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• The M4 MacBook Air looks a lot like the M4 iPad Pro in early tests

  25-02-2025 17:26 via macworld.com
  
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  The M4 MacBook Air is set to be released within the next few weeks, and as usual, early benchmark results are starting to appear online. The GPU results that have popped up unsurprisingly show that the new laptop offers GPU performance similar to that of the M4 iPad Pro.Geekbench 6 is a popular benchmark tool (we use it for our reviews), and its results browser has GPU benchmarks for a computer labeled as Mac16,12, which MacRumors reported as the code name for the upcoming M4 MacBook Ai
  
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• Apple’s new C1 brings two killer features, and it’s just the start

  25-02-2025 17:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s newest iPhone comes with a key component many years in the making: the C1 modem. The idea of a new modem may not sound very exciting on the surface, but already with this first version it’s become clear why Apple spent so long developing it. There are cost benefits to ditching Qualcomm, but also user-facing improvements. Here are two killer features Apple’s new C1 enables.more…
  
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• Plugable 10-Port PS-10CC USB-C Charger review: smarts and ports aplenty

  25-02-2025 17:02 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingPros10x 100W USB-C portsPriority chargingConsNo USB-A (if you need it)Maximum 100W total powerOur VerdictThe Plugable PS-10CC can neatly and efficiently charge up to 10 hungry devices at the same time and at an optimum power distribution without you having to resort to multiple chargers and a desk full of indistinguishable snaking cables.Price When Reviewed
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• Hyperspace for Mac is a new app that reclaims disk space without actually deleting files

  25-02-2025 17:01 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Is your Mac running low on local storage? Try this new app before you start sacrificing files.
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• Adobe finally brings Photoshop to iPhone, including free version

  25-02-2025 16:55 via macdailynews.com
  
  On Tuesday, Adobe announced that its Photoshop app is coming to mobile phones for the first time, with both a free version and a paid version priced at $7.99 per month. Launched in 1990, Adobe’s digital imaging software has always required payment, with the previous cheapest option being a $9.99 monthly subscription for Apple’s iPad.Reuters:‎Adobe has now released a free version for Apple’s iPhone, with an Android app coming soon. Adobe will offer a premium version for $7.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: February 25, 2025 – iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 beta details

  25-02-2025 16:54 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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