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• tvOS 18.4 Beta Further Hints at Apple's Work on Smart Home Hub

  04-03-2025 23:50 via macrumors.com
  
  In the latest beta of tvOS 18.4, there are new hints of Apple's work on a smart home hub accessory that's rumored to be coming as soon as this year. MacRumors found that Apple has added ChatKit framework to the tvOS code, which is curious as there is no Messages app available on the Apple TV or the HomePod.
  The ChatKit framework added to tvOS 18.4 includes reactions and notifications for tapback reactions added to iMessages, like "[person] disliked this" or [person] reacted with [emoji]," which
  
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• Activision Apparently Using AI Art to Float Concepts for Guitar Hero, Crash Bandicoot

  04-03-2025 23:21
  
  Activision is caught up in another instance of AI usage, this time related to game-concept surveys.
  
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• Apple launches legal challenge over UK ‘back door’ order

  04-03-2025 23:05 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 is intensifying its battle with the British government, which has demanded a “back door” into its most secure iCloud storage system – Advanced Data Protection – by lodging a legal challenge aimed at reversing the directive.
  Tim Bradshaw and Lucy Fisher for Financial Times:‎The iPhone maker has made its appeal to the Investig
  
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• Google Replacing SMS With QR Codes for Gmail Authentication

  04-03-2025 23:03
  
  Instead of receiving an SMS, a QR code will be sent to your phone to verify your Gmail account.
  
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• M2 iPad Air vs. M3 iPad Air Buyer's Guide

  04-03-2025 23:00 via macrumors.com
  
  The seventh-generation iPad Air arrives just ten months after the previous model. Last year, the biggest change was the introduction of an all-new 13-inch model. With the latest refresh, the most significant upgrade is the move to the M3 chip.
  The ‌2024 ‌iPad Air‌ models have now been discontinued by Apple, but they may still be found refurbished and with third-party resellers for lower prices. As such, some customers may be weighing up whether to buy the 2024 ‌‌iPad Air
  
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• MWC 2025 Live: All the Latest Phones, Robots, Mobile Gadgets and AI From Barcelona

  04-03-2025 22:45
  
  Get breaking updates on the new phones, wearables and technology on display at the Mobile World Congress.
  
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• Look for the Northern Lights Tonight: Aurora Borealis Has a Season, and It Just Started

  04-03-2025 22:31
  
  Historical data shows that auroras occur more often during the spring and autumn equinoxes.
  
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• RealMe's Color-Changing Chameleon Phone Takes a Bath at MWC 2025

  04-03-2025 22:28
  
  Splish, splash, all change!
  
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• Apple's 64GB Era is Over

  04-03-2025 22:24 via macrumors.com
  
  All of the iPhone and iPad models that are currently part of Apple's lineup now start with at least 128GB of storage, marking the end of the 64GB era.Aside from refurbished devices, the final iPhone and iPad models that Apple offered with 64GB of base storage were the third-generation iPhone SE and the iPad 10. Both of those devices are now discontinued, having been replaced by the iPhone 16e and the new iPad with the A16 chip, which are each available with a minimum of 128GB of storage.This is
  
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• Happy Birthday, NYT Strands, and How About That Inside Joke Puzzle Today?

  04-03-2025 22:09
  
  NYT Strands has been puzzling online gamers for a full year one year old, and today's puzzle plays off that.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 5, #1355

  04-03-2025 22:00
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,355 for March 5.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for March 5, #367

  04-03-2025 22:00
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 367 for March 5.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 5, #163

  04-03-2025 22:00
  
  Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 163,for March 5.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for March 5, #633

  04-03-2025 22:00
  
  Hints and answers for Connections for March 5, #633.
  
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• Apple Gives iPhone Cases, Apple Watch Bands a Spring Makeover

  04-03-2025 22:00
  
  Shades like peony, periwinkle, aquamarine and tangerine are now available for iPhone 16 silicone cases.
  
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• Assassin's Creed Shadows Coming to Mac on March 20

  04-03-2025 21:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Assassins's Creed Shadows is set to be released for the Mac on Thursday, March 20, Apple announced today. The game will launch on Mac at the same time as it is released for PlayStation 5, Windows machines, and the Xbox.
  Ubisoft first announced plans to bring the game to the Mac in May 2024, and at that time, it was supposed to be released in November. The game has been delayed multiple times since then, but it seems it will finally be ready to go later this year.Set in 16th century Japan, the ac
  
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• Tim Cook's Tweet Teases Apple M4 MacBook Air Reveal Tomorrow

  04-03-2025 21:54
  
  To mark the anniversary of the M3 Air, Apple is expected to announce an M4 refresh tomorrow for its most affordable laptop.
  
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• Mushroom Coffee: What You Need to Know About the New Morning Alternative

  04-03-2025 21:47
  
  Mushroom coffee is the latest morning beverage trend. But should you switch out your regular cup of joe for this mushroom-based drink?
  
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• Looking for a cheaper iPad with Apple Intelligence? Try the M1 iPad Air

  04-03-2025 21:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple on Tuesday introduced two new iPads: the iPad Air with the M3 chip and an updated entry-level iPad with the A16 chip. While some believed that the cheaper iPad would finally receive support for Apple Intelligence features, that didn’t happen. But if you’re looking for a more affordable iPad with AI capabilities, I recommend giving thea try.more…
  
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• Therabody Debuts Theragun Mini Gen 3, TheraFace Depuffing Wand and ThermBack LED Wrap

  04-03-2025 21:40
  
  Learn all about the wellness giant’s new products and add them to your recovery and skin care routine.
  
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• Tecno's Spark Slim Phone Concept at MWC 2025 Is Nothing Short of a Marvel

  04-03-2025 21:40
  
  The superthin phone also features a 5,200-mAh battery, which means that if the device were ever to make it to market, it wouldn't have to compromise on functionality.
  
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• Wearing the TCL RayNeo X3 Pros, I Had a Vision of What AR Smart Glasses Should Be

  04-03-2025 21:36
  
  In a demo at MWC 2025, the TCL glasses proved themselves far from perfect, but they're within striking distance of an ideal AR product.
  
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• iOS 19: New features, release date, more

  04-03-2025 21:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Believe it or not, we’re just three months away from the announcement of iOS 19. Ahead of that launch, rumors about new iOS 19 features, supported devices, and more have started to surface.
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• Apple just broke its AI product streak with the wrong device

  04-03-2025 21:18 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple launched two new iPads today, an M3 iPad Air and A16 base iPad. In somewhat of a surprise, the new entry iPad doesn’t support Apple Intelligence—an omission that’s perhaps passable for a budget device, but that makes the iPhone SE’s recent discontinuation all the more perplexing.more…
  
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• Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4 Remake Coming in July

  04-03-2025 21:14
  
  Get ready to shred this summer.
  
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• 10 Best Superfoods to Prevent Hair Loss

  04-03-2025 21:03
  
  These foods are packed with essential nutrients to support hair growth.
  
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• Here Are 8 Things to Know About Apple's New iPad With the A16 Chip

  04-03-2025 20:55 via macrumors.com
  
  While the headline feature of Apple's new lowest-cost iPad is an A16 chip, the device has some other new features and changes.
  Apple's official name for the new entry-level iPad is iPad (A16), but we are referring to the device as the iPad 11 in this article.Below, we recap eight smaller iPad 11 details you might have missed.In the iPad 11, the A16 chip has a 5-core CPU and a 4-core GPU, whereas the A16 Bionic chip in the iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, and iPhone 15 Plus has a 6-co
  
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• Play Lies of P Now Before Xbox Game Pass Removes It Next Weekend

  04-03-2025 20:40
  
  The company is also adding six other games to the service.
  
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• What’s new in Apple’s iOS 18.4 beta 2

  04-03-2025 20:32 via macdailynews.com
  
  iOS 18.4 beta 2
  This week, Apple rolled out iOS 18.4 beta 2, packed with more fresh features than its predecessor, the initial iOS 18.4 beta. This update brings revamped emoji characters, a brand-new app, and a variety of smaller enhancements.
  There are new emoji characters in iOS 18.4, including bags under eyes, fingerprint, leafless tree, root vegetable, harp, shovel, and splatter:
  Apple unveils eight new emojis in iOS 18.4
  Juli Clover for MacRumors:‎In beta 1, Apple added a Prioritize Not
  
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• Champions League Soccer: Livestream Borussia Dortmund vs. Lille From Anywhere

  04-03-2025 20:30
  
  Last season's beaten finalists take on Les Dogues in this last-16, first-leg match.
  
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• Is There Really a 'Healthy' Soda Out There? 6 Experts Weigh In

  04-03-2025 20:00
  
  Prebiotic drinks have joined the healthy soda trend. But are brands like Olipop, Poppi and Coca-Cola's new Simply Pop delivering the expected health benefits?
  
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• Champions League Soccer: Livestream PSV vs. Arsenal From Anywhere

  04-03-2025 20:00
  
  The Gunners look to maintain their strong European campaign as they head to Eindhoven.
  
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• MWC 2025: The Weirdest Phones We've Seen

  04-03-2025 19:59
  
  The year's biggest phone show, Mobile World Congress, often has some wild handsets -- here's the cream of the bizarre crop.
  
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• Apple challenging legality of UK’s secret demand to globally compromise iCloud encryption

  04-03-2025 19:20 via 9to5mac.com
  
  It appears Apple will have its day in court to challenge the UK’s not-so-secret-anymore order demanding a backdoor into iCloud.more…
  
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• Best Expert-Tested Rowing Machines of 2025 for a Full-Body Workout Without Water

  04-03-2025 19:18
  
  We've tested them and rounded up the best rowing machines for that much needed cardio workout and strength training boost.
  
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• Apple’s next-gen Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips coming as soon as this week

  04-03-2025 19:18 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s current Mac Studio front (top image) and rear
  Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman reports that a refreshed Mac Studio might debut as early as this week. The updated model is anticipated to feature the M4 Max chip, originally introduced in the 2024 MacBook Pro lineup, though Apple reportedly isn’t ready to roll out an M4 Ultra chip. Instead, a variant of the Mac Studio could come equipped with an M3 Ultra chip—a new addition, despite not belonging to the M4 series, as Appl
  
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• What else is in the air this week: A new Mac Studio with a weird chip

  04-03-2025 19:17 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  When Tim Cook posted on Monday that “there’s something in the Air” this week, we expected a new iPad Air (which happened), maybe an 11th-gen iPad (which also happened), and a new MacBook Air (coming Wednesday). But surprisingly, we’re hearing that Apple is tossing in a one-more-thing-like announcement into the week in the form of a new Mac Studio. X/Mark GurmanAccording to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to update the high-end desktop for the fir
  
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• Apple Seeds Second Public Betas of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4

  04-03-2025 19:17 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the second public betas of upcoming iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4 updates, allowing public beta testers to try out the new features in the software ahead of its public launch. The public betas come a day after Apple provided the beta updates to developers.
  Public beta testers can download the updates from the Settings app on each device after opting into the beta through Apple's public beta testing website.The new software for iPhone and iPad includes Priority
  
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• This Tiny Foldable Projector Fits in Your Pocket. I Fell in Love With It at MWC 2025

  04-03-2025 19:14
  
  Movie nights could get a lot more compact and mobile.
  
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• Best of MWC 2025: Affordable Phones and Cool Camera Concepts

  04-03-2025 19:11
  
  From concept cameras to the world's skinniest phone, these are the things that caught our eye at Mobile World Congress 2025.
  
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• Public beta 2 for iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, more adds these new features

  04-03-2025 19:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has released public beta 2 for a variety of its software platforms, including macOS Sequoia 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 18.4, and more. These updates arrive just over one week after the first betas, and one day after developer versions.more…
  
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• iOS 18.4 public beta 2 now available, here’s everything new

  04-03-2025 19:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has just released public beta 2 for iOS 18.4, bringing a variety of new features and changes for users in the public beta program. Here’s everything that’s new.more…
  
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• Apple Fights UK's Demand for iCloud Data Backdoor

  04-03-2025 19:07 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today filed a legal complaint with the UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal in an attempt to quash the UK government's demand for backdoor access to encrypted data, reports Financial Times.
  Earlier this year, the UK government ordered Apple to give it secret access to encrypted user data uploaded to iCloud worldwide, through the creation of a backdoor. The UK used its Investigatory Powers Act to justify the demand, but Apple has not complied.Instead, Apple removed Advanced Data Protection fr
  
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• iPhone 16e teardown reveals Apple’s C1 modem and much more (with video)

  04-03-2025 19:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  iFixit has released one of its signature teardown videos this week, dissecting the new iPhone 16e to explore its internal workings in detail.
  Like other iPhone 16 models, the iPhone 16e features the innovative quick-release battery adhesive, which can be loosened with a low-voltage electrical charge.
  The teardown offers the clearest view yet of Apple’s freshly debuted C1 modem, located on the underside of the RF board. This modem shares a similar package design with the Qualcomm X71M, inc
  
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• Champions League Soccer: Livestream Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madrid From Anywhere

  04-03-2025 19:00
  
  It's a Madrid derby in the pick of Tuesday's UCL last-16 ties.
  
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• 9 Foods That Should Never Go in the Freezer

  04-03-2025 19:00
  
  Some foods get a longer life when you put them in the freezer while others don't, and they might just get ruined.
  
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• Apple M2 vs. M3 Chip: How Much Better Is M3?

  04-03-2025 18:51 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's new iPad Air contains the M3 chip, upgraded from the M2 chip in the previous generation, so how much better really is M3?
  With the introduction of the M3 series in 2023, encompassing the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips, Apple once again set new benchmarks in performance, efficiency, and hardware-accelerated capabilities. The transition from ‌‌M2‌‌ to M3 is marked by Apple's move to a 3nm process, among other key architectural improvements such as a completely redesigned
  
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• Severance tried to get Barack Obama for role that ultimately went to Keanu Reeves

  04-03-2025 18:41 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Severance’s hit second season continues to set record numbers for Apple TV+, and as part of the ongoing marketing blitz, Ben Stiller was on Jimmy Kimmel last night. During his appearance, he revealed that a Severance guest role in season two’s premiere was originally offered to former President Barack Obama.more…
  
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• Mac Studio With M4 Max and M3 Ultra Chips Could Launch This Week

  04-03-2025 18:37 via macrumors.com
  
  An updated version of the Mac Studio could launch as soon as this week, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The new machine is expected to be equipped with the M4 Max chip that we first saw in the 2024 MacBook Pro models, but Apple apparently does not have an M4 Ultra chip ready to go.
  Instead, there could be a version of the ‌Mac Studio‌ that uses an M3 Ultra chip. Apple didn't release an M3 Ultra chip alongside the M3 chip lineup, so it would be a new chip even though it's not part of t
  
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• 'Paradise' Finale Recap and Ending Explained: All Your Questions Answered

  04-03-2025 18:30
  
  Who killed President Bradford? It's not who you think.
  
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