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• 9to5Mac Daily: April 16, 2025 – Apple AR glasses and Vision Pro’s future

  16-04-2025 23:35 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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• Gayle King Defends Recent All-Female Blue Origin Flight After Critics' Jabs

  16-04-2025 23:34
  
  The celebrity passengers landed safely, but Jeff Bezos nearly face-planted, and Wendy's tweeted jokes at Perry.
  
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• Apple market cap falls back below $3 trillion

  16-04-2025 23:27 via macdailynews.com
  Apple stock dropped nearly 4% on Wednesday, pushing the iPhone maker’s market capitalization below $3 trillion. Tariff concerns continue to pressure the company, erasing gains from what analysts described as a “relief rally” earlier in the week.
  Laura Bratton for Yahoo Finance:‎Apple stock surged to start the week, leading the “Magnificent Seven” stocks higher as investors cheered the Trump administration’s temporary tariff exemptions for tech products an
  
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• Tariffs Are Doing Strange Things to Mortgage Rates. What Homebuyers Need to Know

  16-04-2025 23:26
  
  Housing experts are bracing for another spike in mortgage interest rates.
  
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• Aurora Borealis Might Be Visible in the Far North Skies Tonight

  16-04-2025 23:25
  
  There's a chance for G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm tonight, NOAA space weather forecaster Shawn Dahl tells CNET.
  
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• Don't Forget Grandma: She Deserves a Great Mother's Day Gift, Too

  16-04-2025 23:16
  
  Throw a little love your grandmother's way on Mother's Day with these thoughtful gifts.
  
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• Download iOS 18.4.1 Now to Fix These Vulnerabilities

  16-04-2025 23:15
  
  Apple said these vulnerabilities may've been exploited in sophisticated attacks.
  
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• Apple Card Promo Offers 5% Daily Cash at Booking.com

  16-04-2025 23:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today started sending out emails to Apple Card users, letting them know about a new Booking.com promotion. From now through May 15, ‌Apple Card‌ users can get five percent total Daily Cash back when using ‌Apple Card‌ with Apple Pay.
  Booking.com is a site that allows users to reserve flights, hotel stays, car rentals, cruises, and more.‌Apple Card‌ owners can get up to $500 Daily Cash back on eligible hotel stays and car rentals using the ‌Apple Card&zwnj
  
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• Mario Kart World Direct: Live Nintendo Switch 2 News

  16-04-2025 23:13
  
  All of Nintendo's Switch 2 hardware and gaming livestreams have ended -- here's all the news about the console.
  
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• Hands-on: Hohem iSteady M7 smartphone gimbal

  16-04-2025 22:46 via dronedj.com
  As someone who shoots a lot of mobile video — whether it’s for YouTube, social media, or just testing the latest gear — I’m always on the hunt for tools that can help me create better looking footage. We recently got our hands on the Hohem iSteady M7, a 3-axis smartphone gimbal designed to bring pro-level stabilization and tracking to your smartphone setup. After using it for a few weeks, we think it might be one of the best smartphone gimbals we’ve seen yet.mo
  
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• One of Apple’s ‘magic moment’ features kept failing, then I found the fix

  16-04-2025 22:42 via 9to5mac.com
  One of the best things about Apple products is how well they tend to work together. Various ‘continuity’ features create magic moments and a seamless experience. Recently I was having reliability issues with one such feature, though: Universal Clipboard. Here’s what went wrong, and the simple fix.more…
  
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• Skullcandy's New Method 360 ANC Are $100 Bose Earbuds In Disguise

  16-04-2025 22:13
  
  Skullcandy and Bose have teamed up to create an affordable pair of impressive sounding earbuds. Here are my early hands-on impressions of the Method 360 ANC after using them for a day.
  
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• My Student Loan Bill Will Increase From $0 to $488 When Payments Resume. Here's How I'm Preparing

  16-04-2025 22:11
  
  I'm bracing myself for a much higher monthly payment. If you're enrolled in SAVE, here's what you should do.
  
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• I Fell in Love With This Tiny Foldable Projector, and You Can Finally Buy It

  16-04-2025 22:02
  
  Movie nights could get a lot more mobile with this compact projector.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 17, #1398

  16-04-2025 22:00
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,398 for April 17.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 17, #410

  16-04-2025 22:00
  
  Here are hints and answers for the New York Times Strands puzzle No. 410 for April 17.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 17, #206

  16-04-2025 22:00
  
  Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 206,for April 17.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 17, #676

  16-04-2025 22:00
  
  Hints and answers for Connections for April 17, #676.
  
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• 'Hacks' Season 4 Release Schedule: When to Watch Episode 3 on Max

  16-04-2025 22:00
  
  Here's how to stream more of the Emmy-winning series.
  
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• Apple to Enable a Lesser-Known iOS 16 Feature on iPhone Demo Units

  16-04-2025 21:56 via macrumors.com
  
  In its 2025 Environmental Progress Report released today, Apple revealed that it plans to expand its Clean Energy Charging feature to iPhone and iPad demo units on display at Apple Stores and other retail stores across the United States.
  Introduced in the United States in 2022, as part of iOS 16.1, the optional Clean Energy Charging feature enables iPhone users to charge their devices at times of the day when the electric grid is relatively cleaner. Apple says the feature can reduce your carbon
  
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• iOS 18.4.1 promises to fix frustrating CarPlay bugs

  16-04-2025 21:48 via 9to5mac.com
  Following the release of iOS 18.4 earlier this month, iPhone users reported several different connectivity problems with CarPlay. Now, Apple has released iOS 18.4.1, which includes a fix for at least one of the reported CarPlay problems…more…
  
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• Review: Ecovacs' X8 Pro Omni Robot Now Works With HomeKit

  16-04-2025 21:36 via macrumors.com
  
  With iOS 18.4, Apple added support for robot vacuums to HomeKit. There are a few Matter-enabled robot vacuums that can be added to the Home app for use with Siri, including the Deebot X8 Pro Omni from Ecovacs. I've been testing the X8 Pro Omni for the last several weeks to see if it's worth upgrading to a robot vacuum with Matter support to integrate with ‌Siri‌ and ‌HomeKit‌, as well as to check out its cleaning capabilities.
  Design
  The X8 Pro Omni is a circular vacuum that
  
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• Zoom Is Down, According to Multiple Reports from Users

  16-04-2025 21:34
  
  Video chat and meeting platform Zoom has been experiencing outages for many users today.
  
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• First Spotify, Now Zoom. What's With All the Outages Today?

  16-04-2025 21:34
  
  Zoom now seems to be working again, but users faced a meeting-less day of outages, streaming issues and more.
  
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• What Is DHgate? Trump Tariffs Drive Surge in Downloads for Chinese Apps

  16-04-2025 21:25
  
  The fallout from President Donald Trump's sky-high tariffs on China have consumers looking deeper into Chinese shopping platforms, but they still might not be a way around import taxes.
  
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• Panic over U.S. import tariffs spurs fastest retail sales growth in two years

  16-04-2025 21:21 via macdailynews.com
  Economic data has validated anecdotal reports: Some panicked consumers are hurrying to buy big-ticket items like cars, electronics, and appliances to beat potential price hikes from looming U.S. import tariffs.
  Mark Niquette and Augusta Saraiva for Bloomberg News:‎US retail sales surged 1.4% in March from the previous month, the biggest jump in more than two years. Auto purchases led the advance with a 5.3% increase as buyers sought to dodge President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on fin
  
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• Late Student Loan Payments Dropped the Average Credit Score in the US, FICO Reports

  16-04-2025 21:07
  
  Now that lenders are reporting borrowers behind on student loan payments, getting back on track is essential.
  
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• Catch a Rare Planetary 'Smiley Face' on This April Morning

  16-04-2025 21:07
  
  Look to the eastern sky, and a clear horizon will show you a unusual, grinning planet alignment with the crescent moon.
  
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• Catch a Rare Planetary 'Smiley Face' in the Stars: Here's When

  16-04-2025 21:07
  
  Look to the eastern sky, and a clear horizon will show you this unusual, grinning planet alignment thanks to the crescent moon.
  
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• Mortgage Rate Forecast: Will Rates Fall in April? Tariffs Complicate the Outlook

  16-04-2025 21:03
  
  Market volatility and economic uncertainty are keeping prospective homebuyers on the sidelines.
  
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• iOS 18.4.1 fixes two serious security vulnerabilities and wireless CarPlay bug

  16-04-2025 20:54 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has released iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1, which offers no new features but fixes two critical vulnerabilities. For both fixes, Apple says on its security updates page that it is “aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on iOS.”The release notes are small for this one. Outside of the security fixes, this release only claims to fix a bug with wireless CarPlay.
  This update provid
  
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• Champions League Soccer Quarterfinal: Livestream Inter Milan vs. Bayern Munich From Anywhere

  16-04-2025 20:45
  
  The Nerazzurri take a slender lead to the San Siro for this quarterfinal showdown.
  
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• The cost-friendly MacBook upgrade plan that’s built for power users

  16-04-2025 20:40 via 9to5mac.com
  Anyone who’s ever used a MacBook knows how much value they can add to your personal and professional life. But for power users, the device you need can range anywhere from $1,600-$6,000. If you’re looking for a smarter way to buy, Upgraded makes it easy and affordable with one low monthly subscription.Apple has long offered their iPhone upgrade program. But there’s no equivalent for MacBooks. Until now.John, the founder of Upgraded, used to constantly buy MacBooks to keep up wi
  
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• Apple Releases Wireless CarPlay Fix

  16-04-2025 20:28 via macrumors.com
  
  If you have been experiencing issues with wireless CarPlay in your vehicle lately, it was likely due to a software bug that has now been fixed.
  Apple released iOS 18.4.1 today, and the update's release notes say it "addresses a rare issue that prevents wireless CarPlay connection in certain vehicles."If wireless CarPlay was acting up for you, updating your iPhone to iOS 18.4.1 should help.iOS 18.4.1 also includes other bug fixes and security updates.To update your iPhone, open the Settings app a
  
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• Apple releases iOS 18.4.1, iPadOS 18.4.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.4.1 to address actively exploited vulnerabilities

  16-04-2025 20:19 via macdailynews.com
  Apple on Wednesday released iOS 18.4.1, iPadOS 18.4.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.4.1 to patch critical security vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild.
  These updates address flaws in WebKit and JavaScriptCore, which could allow malicious web content to execute arbitrary code or enable cross-site scripting attacks.
  Apple confirmed exploitation on Intel-based Macs, urging immediate updates for all devices, including iPhones (XS and later), iPads, and Macs, to prevent potential attacks.
  The upd
  
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• OpenAI Releases Smarter AI Models

  16-04-2025 20:16 via macrumors.com
  
  OpenAI today announced the release of new o3 and o4-mini AI models, which the company says are its smartest models to date. o3 and o4-mini can use and combine all ChatGPT tools, including web searches, analyzing files and data with Python, reasoning about visual input, and generating images.
  The models have been trained to reason about when and how to use different tools to provide detailed and thorough information, and to better understand and answer multi-faceted questions. They are able to "t
  
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• American Airlines will soon start providing free Wi-Fi for all

  16-04-2025 20:13 via 9to5mac.com
  American Airlines is the most popular airline in the US, and an especially great option for Apple fans thanks to free Apple Music and Apple TV+ offers. But unlike some of its competitors, it has always charged for Wi-Fi connectivity. Fortunately, that practice is about to end: free Wi-Fi is coming to American Airlines soon.more…
  
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• Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.4.1 update

  16-04-2025 20:10 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple on Wednesday released macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, a point-release update to the Mac operating system. The update comes after Apple released Sequoia 15.4 on March 31. This update contains security fixes.Below are the release notes for Sequoia 15.4.1:
  macOS Sequoia 15.4.1Released April 16, 2024CoreAudioAvailable for: macOS SequoiaImpact: Processing an audio stream in a maliciously crafted media file may result in code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exp
  
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• Champions League Soccer Quarterfinal: Livestream Real Madrid vs. Arsenal From Anywhere

  16-04-2025 20:00
  
  Can Los Blancos come back from a three-goal deficit at the Bernabeu?
  
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• PSA: iOS 18.4.1 patches two major security vulnerabilities

  16-04-2025 19:59 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple released iOS 18.4.1, and in addition to CarPlay bug fixes, the update also patches two security vulnerabilities that Apple says were actively exploited in the wild. The security fixes are also included in macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, and visionOS 2.4.1.more…
  
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• Update Now: iOS 18.4.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.4.1 Address Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities

  16-04-2025 19:43 via macrumors.com
  
  The iOS 18.4.1, iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, and visionOS 2.4.1 updates that Apple released today include fixes for two major vulnerabilities, which means you should install the new software as soon as you can.
  According to Apple, it is aware of reports that these vulnerabilities may have been actively exploited in the wild. Apple says that the security flaws were potentially used in an "extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals."One of the issues
  
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• You’ll soon be able to buy this Severance-inspired keyboard

  16-04-2025 19:42 via 9to5mac.com
  Not long after Severance’s second season ended, Apple’s website jokingly listed the “Lumon Terminal Pro” as part of its Mac lineup. It turns out though, one part of that product is actually being created: there’s a real-life, Severance-inspired “MDR Dasher Keyboard” in the works, and you can sign up to be the first notified when it launches.more…
  
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• ‘Deco’ is a fun new app that lets you create custom wallpapers to your heart’s content

  16-04-2025 19:40 via 9to5mac.com
  For the past couple years, Apple has put a large emphasis on lock screen customization. But, have you ever wondered: what if I could easily create my own custom wallpaper on my iPhone? This new app has the answer for you.Deco makes personal wallpaper customization accessible and enjoyable for enthusiasts and everyday users, allowing you to express yourself in a big way that you couldn’t before.more…
  
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• Stargazers Can Catch a Rare Moon Smiley Face Event This Month

  16-04-2025 19:36
  
  Look to the eastern sky, and a clear horizon will show you a unusual, grinning planet alignment.
  
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• Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for Music and More in 2025

  16-04-2025 19:34
  
  A great pair of noise-canceling headphones blocks out the outside world and offers great sound quality wherever and whenever you need it.
  
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• New Apple Card promo offers limited-time 5% cash back at this travel partner

  16-04-2025 19:23 via 9to5mac.com
  For a limited time, Apple is offering a total of 5% cash back on Booking.com when you use your Apple Card with Apple Pay. This is up from the standard 3% cash back.more…
  
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• Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.4.1 With Bug Fixes

  16-04-2025 19:16 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, a minor update to the ‌macOS Sequoia‌ operating system that launched in September. ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.4.1 comes two weeks after the launch of macOS Sequoia 15.4.
  Mac users can download the ‌‌‌macOS Sequoia‌‌‌ update through the Software Update section of System Settings. It is available for free on all Macs able to run macOS 15.According to Apple's release notes, ‌‌macOS Sequoia‌‌ 15.
  
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• Apple releases macOS 15.4.1 and more

  16-04-2025 19:16 via 9to5mac.com
  Alongside iOS 18.4.1, Apple has released updates for the rest of its platforms today as well. These updates include macOS 15.4.1, tvOS 18.41, and visionOS 2.4.1.
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• iOS 18.4.1 now available with CarPlay fix and more

  16-04-2025 19:11 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has just released a new iPhone update for users: iOS 18.4.1 is available now. Here’s what to expect.more…
  
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• Apple Releases iOS 18.4.1 With Bug Fixes

  16-04-2025 19:11 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today released iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1, minor updates to the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 operating systems that came out last September. iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1 come two weeks after the launch of iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4.
  The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.There have been complaints about issues with CarPlay and deleted apps being restored, and iOS 18.4.1 includes several bug fixes. Accordi
  
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