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• Plex Rolls Out Updated Mobile App

  01-04-2025 23:35
  
  The improvements arrive ahead of a Plex Pass price hike.
  
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• Visible's New $45 Plan Brings 4K Streaming, More Global Pass Days

  01-04-2025 23:30
  
  The Verizon-owned service adds a new mid-tier plan that might save you money too.
  
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• tvOS 18.4 delivers new design changes to Apple TV app

  01-04-2025 23:25 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV app
  Apple’s newly released tvOS 18.4 is a relatively minor one, but it does come with some noteworthy enhancements to the Apple TV app.
  Ryan Christoffel for 9to5Mac:‎And in tvOS 18.4, Apple has made a few refinements to the user interface.
  Some of the most noticeable updates involve the featured title carousel.
  At the top of the TV app’s interface, the featured carousel has three noteworthy changes:
  1. there’s a large plus button for easily adding titles to your Wa
  
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• 3 Switch Games That Would Benefit the Most From Switch 2 Upgrades

  01-04-2025 22:58
  
  Nintendo's best franchises pushed the Switch to its limits. Here are games that could use better graphics and frame rates on the Switch 2.
  
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• Visa and American Express Vying to Win Apple Card Deal in 'Fierce' Fight

  01-04-2025 22:50 via macrumors.com
  
  Visa wants to pay Apple approximately $100 million to be the new payment network for the Apple Card, reports The Wall Street Journal. As of right now, the ‌Apple Card‌ is on the Mastercard payment network, but that is set to change because Apple is ending its partnership with Goldman Sachs.
  Both American Express and Visa are vying to replace Mastercard as Apple's card services provider, while Mastercard is aiming to retain its position. Apple apparently plans to choose a new ‌Appl
  
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• We Love This Handy Osprey Aoede Sling Bag and It’s Now $18 Off at Amazon

  01-04-2025 22:44
  
  This Osprey Aoede bag is perfect for carrying your essentials to work, on vacation or out for your morning jog. Grab it while it's down to just $42.
  
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• Act Fast to Grab a New Tamagotchi for Only $12 With This Lingering Amazon Big Spring Day Deal

  01-04-2025 22:38
  
  Channel your nostalgia and save on these adorable redesigned Tamagotchi games -- thanks to these Amazon discounts.
  
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• Mortgage Rate Predictions for April: How Will Tariffs Affect Spring Homebuying?

  01-04-2025 22:30
  
  Mortgage rates have held fairly steady despite economic turmoil. But that could all change soon.
  
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• Seth Rogen Roasts Hollywood in 'The Studio.' Here's How to Watch

  01-04-2025 22:28
  
  The first two episodes of Apple's new star-studded comedy are now streaming.
  
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• Visa and Amex are fighting over Apple Card: report

  01-04-2025 22:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  A battle is apparently breaking out among companies looking to get in on the Apple Card business. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are all in talks to become the payment network behind Apple Card…more…
  
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• Creator of the Game Katamari Damacy Tells What Inspired His Next Game: to a T

  01-04-2025 22:19
  
  The game to a T, by developer Keita Takahashi, brings a narrative spin to Takahashi's wacky adventures.
  
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• April Fools' Day 2025 Pranks: Grass Keyboard, Catnip Car Seats, 5-Year World Cruise

  01-04-2025 22:16
  
  If you see a weird product being announced online today, don't be so sure it's real. Duolingo, Razer, Yahoo and Priceline have some of the best April Fools' pranks for 2025.
  
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• The 30 best TV shows on Apple TV+ (according to Harper’s Bazaar)

  01-04-2025 22:11 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ has earned a reputation as a go-to platform for buzzworthy television, thanks to standout hits like Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, and Severance. Since its debut in November 2019, the streaming service has rolled out a diverse array of captivating, bold, and often laugh-out-loud funny content that you might have overlooked. Whether you’re into gripping thrillers, creative literary adaptations, or heartwarming romances, Apple TV+ offers something for everyone.
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• iOS 18.4’s Messages app adds RCS features for lots of new users

  01-04-2025 22:11 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s Messages app got some big upgrades in iOS 18, but one with the biggest potential impact—RCS support—has had a slow rollout among some carriers. Fortunately in iOS 18.4, Messages is bringing the feature to a lot of new users, including those on Google Fi, Mint Mobile, and more.more…
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 2, #1383

  01-04-2025 22:00
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,383 for April 2.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 2, #191

  01-04-2025 22:00
  
  Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 191,for April 2.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 2, #661

  01-04-2025 22:00
  
  Hints and answers for Connections for April 2, #661.
  
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• Zelle App Shuts Down Today. Here's How to Send Money Instantly for Free

  01-04-2025 21:41
  
  There are still plenty of other ways to send money digitally.
  
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• Apple releases watchOS 11.4

  01-04-2025 21:33 via macdailynews.com
  
  watchOS 11.4
  Apple on Tuesday released watchOS 11.4 which includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including:
  • Matter-compatible robot vacuum cleaners can be added to the Home app as well as used in scenes, automations, or simply say “Siri, clean the living room.”
  • An option to allow Sleep Wake Up alarm to break through Silent Mode
  • An issue where face selection may become unresponsive when switching faces
  For information on the security co
  
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• TikTok Counts Down To Another Potential Ban

  01-04-2025 21:10
  
  With just days to go before the sale deadline, President Donald Trump seems confident he can broker a deal.
  
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• iOS 19 rumored to drop support for three iPhone models

  01-04-2025 21:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s iPhone XR
  We’re now just over two months from Apple’s iOS 19 reveal at WWDC25. According to a fresh rumor this week, iOS 19 will reportedly discontinue support for three iPhone models: the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max. These devices all hit the market in September 2018.
  Chance Miller for 9to5Mac:‎This rumor comes from a private and anonymous account on X that regularly shares accurate information about Apple’s software platforms. The account has cor
  
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• 11 Spring 2025 Anime Series You Should Absolutely Watch This Season

  01-04-2025 21:00
  
  Fill your streaming watch list with a batch of new titles, including Devil May Cry.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Stream Nottingham Forest vs. Man United Live From Anywhere

  01-04-2025 20:45
  
  The Tricky Trees look to underline their Champions League credentials as they host Ruben Amorim's Red Devils.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Stream Wolves vs. West Ham Live From Anywhere

  01-04-2025 20:30
  
  The Old Gold look to move further away from the relegation zone as they host Graham Potter's Hammers
  
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• Max rebrands again, and this time it finally succeeds

  01-04-2025 20:21 via 9to5mac.com
  
  HBO Now gave way to HBO Max, which later became Max—and now, Max is getting its HBO vibes back with yet another rebranding. This go-around is mainly about color changes, but it just might be the most successful rebrand yet for the streamer.more…
  
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• Hate the new Mail app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac? Here’s how to change it back

  01-04-2025 20:13 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Among the less-publicized features introduced late last year in iOS 18.2 is a massive change to the Mail app. The same experience was added to the iPad in iPadOS 18.4 and the Mac in macOS 15.4. For longtime users of the Mail app, it was a shock to the system and definitely takes some getting used to. But if that hasn’t happened, there’s good news—you can change it back to the old way.
  The new Mail app breaks the Inbox into several categories: Primary, Transactions, Upd
  
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• Best Battery Life Laptops of 2025

  01-04-2025 20:13
  
  From Copilot Plus PCs to MacBooks, these are the longest-lasting laptops we've tested.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Stream Arsenal vs. Fulham Live From Anywhere

  01-04-2025 20:01
  
  The Gunners return to their EPL title challenge with a London derby clash.
  
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• Apple Releases watchOS 11.4 With Sleep Alarm Update

  01-04-2025 19:34 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released watchOS 11.4, the fourth major update to the operating system that runs on the Apple Watch. watchOS 11.4 is compatible with the Apple Watch Series 6 and later, all Apple Watch Ultra models, and the Apple Watch SE 2.
  watchOS 11.4 can be downloaded on a connected iPhone by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery and it needs to be placed on a charger.With wa
  
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• watchOS 11.4 now available with three new features for Apple Watch [U: Back]

  01-04-2025 19:27 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Update 4/1/25: watchOS 11.4 has now officially re-launched to all users.Update 3/31/25: After initially listing watchOS 11.4 on Apple’s website as released, the site has since been updated to remove the update. It’s unknown when it will return.Apple has released watchOS 11.4 for Apple Watch users, and while it isn’t a particularly big update, it does include a few new features and at least one key bug fix. Here’s what’s new.more…
  
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• Amazon Takes Up to $60 Off New M4 MacBook Air, Available From $949

  01-04-2025 19:24 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon today has all-time low prices on the new M4 MacBook Air, with up to $60 off the 13-inch and 15-inch versions of the computer. Right now these discounts are only available on Amazon, and most of them have estimated delivery windows of early April.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon and Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.This time around, there is one 13-inch configuration on sale and one
  
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• New Apple Invites 1.1 update now available on App Store

  01-04-2025 19:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has just shipped version 1.1 of the Apple Invites app, which first debuted nearly two months ago. Here are the details.more…
  
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• 23andMe Files for Chapter 11: What's Next for Your Data?

  01-04-2025 19:09
  
  The genetic testing company has filed for bankruptcy protection and it's unclear what will happen to its massive collection of customer data.
  
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• ChatGPT-maker OpenAI finalizes $40 billion funding round at $300 billion valuation

  01-04-2025 19:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT, said it has finalized a funding round that will bring in $40 billion from SoftBank Group Corp. and other investors at a $300 billion valuation, including money raised.
  :‎The AI developer’s financing round is the largest of all time, according to data compiled by research firm PitchBook. The deal values the ChatGPT maker at almost double its previous valuation of $157 billion when it raised money in October. Bloomberg reported
  
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• Claim Your Part of the $20 Million Apple Watch Payout: Last Chance This Month

  01-04-2025 18:43
  
  If you own an Apple Watch, you might be eligible for part of Apple's cash settlement -- check this list to find out.
  
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• The Most Unfair NYT Online Puzzles for March 2025

  01-04-2025 18:35
  
  Let's look back at the streak-busting challenges across Connections, Wordle, Mini Crossword and Strands from the last month.
  
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• How ‘Lucid’ exploits iMessage to send encrypted phishing attacks to your iPhone

  01-04-2025 18:04 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Here’s something you may not know: Hackers can sign up for phishing-as-a-service platforms. In other words, there are businesses that put together a PhAAS software package that hackers can buy and run phishing schemes. A new PhAAS called Lucid is now available and is used to target iPhones, according to a report by security researcher Catalyst.What’s alarming about Lucid is that it involved phishing messages sent via Apple’s iMessage, which uses end-to-end encryption t
  
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• Robot vacuum makers release new firmware to bring compatibility with Apple’s Home app

  01-04-2025 18:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s iOS 18.4, launched on Monday, brings a welcome update for robot vacuum users. The release adds support for controlling robot vacuums and integrating them into automations and scenes within the Apple Home app, thanks to the Matter protocol. Following the iOS 18.4 rollout, brands like Roborock, iRobot, and Ecovacs are rolling out firmware updates to ensure their robotic vacuums work seamlessly with Apple Home.
  Andrew Liszewski for The Verge:‎Roborock’s firmware update &ldq
  
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• Payday-Style High-Stakes Heists Are Back in Den of Wolves

  01-04-2025 18:00
  
  I'm excited for Den of Wolves after checking out the Payday series' spiritual successor at this year's GDC.
  
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• Nomad’s April fools sale is no joke – 15% off sitewide

  01-04-2025 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One of my favorite Apple accessory brands, Nomad, is having an extremely rare sitewide sale for April Fools! Nomad is giving everyone 15% off all of its amazing products. That means all of its newest releases, from its 3 in 1 charger to its new Kevlar cables to its leather phone cases, are eligible here, using code FOOLS15 at checkout. It is not very often we see its new, full-priced releases see a sale opportunity like this, so jump on it while you can!more…
  
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• Deals: iPad mini 7 $100 off, Apple Watch Ultra $409 off, Twelve South Qi2 charging stand, Bose headphones, more

  01-04-2025 17:46 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Your Tuesday deals on Apple gear and accessories are now live and at the ready down below. We are once again tracking $100 price drops on the latest iPad mini 7, including the mid-range 256GB model, as well as an ongoing offer on the 36GB M4 Max MacBook Pro at $350 off. From there we move over to OG Apple Watch Ultra units at up to $409 off the original list price, a new all-time low on Twelve South’s latest 15W Qi2 HiRise 2 MagSafe Charging Stand, and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Hea
  
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• Apple might have yet another reason to launch iPhone 17 Ultra

  01-04-2025 17:33 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Rumors about next year’s ‘iPhone Fold’ have been growing, including sky-high expectations for the new device’s price. Those rumors may provide Apple yet another good reason to test the waters of premium pricing this year by launching an iPhone 17 Ultra. Here’s why.more…
  
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• Mac Studio Buyer's Guide: All Models Compared

  01-04-2025 17:15 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has now refreshed the Mac Studio twice since its introduction in 2022, so should you upgrade your unit and is an older model still worth buying?
  The new ‌Mac Studio‌'s main upgrade is its chip, moving from the M2 Max and ‌M2‌ Ultra to the M4 Max and M3 Ultra. Compared to its predecessor, the new ‌Mac Studio‌ is up to 75% faster with 2x faster graphics. It also now features up to 512GB of memory of 16GB of storage, as well as Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.See the
  
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• Why Apple stock remains a buy even after Apple Intelligence and Siri delays

  01-04-2025 17:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Citi Research analysts suggest that Apple’s stock could soar to $300 as investors recalibrate their expectations for the launch of an AI-enhanced Siri upgrade. The team, headed by Atif Malik, maintained a Buy rating on the iPhone maker’s shares, setting a price target of $275.
  Emily Bary for Barron’s:‎Citi analysts believe Apple stock is nearing their bear case, with the price seen rising as high as $300, after a selloff that resulted from the delayed rollout of Siri with
  
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• iOS 18.4 adds robot vacuums to HomeKit; here are the supported models

  01-04-2025 16:32 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple released iOS 18.4 to everyone this week, and it comes with a big upgrade to the Home app. With iOS 18.4, users can now add robot vacuums to HomeKit for the first time thanks to the Matter smart home standard.Here are the best robot vacuums compatible with HomeKit in iOS 18.4…more…
  
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• Income Tax Rates Are on The Decline, If You Live in One of These States

  01-04-2025 16:30
  
  You can expect a slight break in your state income taxes this year if you're living in the right place.
  
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• New AirPods Max just got three more features with iOS 18.4

  01-04-2025 16:03 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s AirPods Max revision last fall was underwhelming. It only brought a few changes: new colors, USB-C, and Personalized Spatial Audio. But now thanks to iOS 18.4, thisjust gained three additional features.
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• Five VPN apps in the App Store had links to Chinese military

  01-04-2025 16:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
  At least five VPN apps in the App Store were found to have links to the Chinese military, according to a new report today. Three of them have racked up more than a million downloads.A subsidiary of one of the Chinese companies behind the apps is currently hiring for a role in “monitoring and analysing platform data,” with a familiarity with American culture listed as a job requirement …
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• Best Smart Home Safes for 2025: Durable Connectivity

  01-04-2025 16:00
  
  Our top picks for smart safes can take a beating while also offering fingerprint readers, Bluetooth connections and other useful features.
  
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• Apple celebrates 49th birthday

  01-04-2025 16:00 via macdailynews.com
  
  Today, April 1, 2025, Apple celebrates its 49th birthday! Apple was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne on April 1, 1976 to develop and sell the Woz-designed Apple I personal computer, which was quickly followed by the release of the groundbreaking Apple II in June 1977.
  Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs, and the Apple II
  In August 2018, Apple became the first public U.S. company to be valued at over US$1 trillion. On August 19, 2020, Apple became the first U.S. company to hit the $2
  
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