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• Apple Working on visionOS Support for Godot Game Engine

  23-04-2025 23:39 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple engineers have offered to contribute Vision Pro support to the Godot engine, which is a free, open source game engine that's available to game creators as an alternative to Unity and Unreal. Godot is cross-platform and supports PCs, mobile devices, the web, and more at the current time, but with Apple's contributions, games made with Godot could run natively on the Vision Pro.
  On GitHub, a member of the visionOS engineering team said that Apple wants to help bring Vision Pro integration to
  
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• T-Mobile adds new plans with additional hotspot data and satellite connectivity

  23-04-2025 23:23 via macdailynews.com
  T-Mobile has unveiled two new premium plans in the U.S., “Experience More” and “Experience Beyond,” replacing the “Go5G Plus” and “Go5G Next” plans, respectively. These plans offer enhanced features like increased hotspot data, satellite connectivity, and a 5-year price guarantee for talk, text, and data. Both include Netflix (with ads), Apple TV+, MLB.TV, and MLS Season Pass, with Experience Beyond also offering Hulu (with ads).
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• EU fines Apple €500M ($570M) for violations of the Digital Markets Act

  23-04-2025 23:18 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has been battling the European Commission over the Digital Markets Act since practically the day it was first passed in 2022. The sweeping regulations, most of which went into effect in 2023, have resulted in major changes for Apple, from the wholesale adoption of USB-C charging instead of Lightning to a separate version of iOS for the European Union that is more open and flexible.But the EU has been investigating Apple and other so-called “gatekeepers” over the past y
  
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• Trump Administration's Delay to Rural Broadband Program May Benefit Starlink

  23-04-2025 23:15
  
  The 90-day extension comes ahead of rule changes that are expected to shift funds to satellite internet providers.
  
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• iOS 18.4 added ‘intelligence’ to more iPhone cameras, but it’s just the start

  23-04-2025 22:58 via 9to5mac.com
  The iPhone’s camera has long been one of its most important features. But late last year, Apple added a new capability that seeks to boost the camera’s importance even further: visual intelligence. Then in iOS 18.4, Apple brought the feature to many more iPhone cameras—but reportedly, it’s just getting started.more…
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 24, #213

  23-04-2025 22:54
  
  Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 213,for April 24.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 24, #417

  23-04-2025 22:43
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 417 for April 24.
  
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• Best New Wireless Earbuds of 2025

  23-04-2025 22:40
  
  I review dozens of true-wireless earbuds each year. These are my current favorites among all the new earbuds released in 2025 so far.
  
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• Today's Wordle Answer for April 23: Did That One Letter Break Your Streak?

  23-04-2025 22:32
  
  Need help with today's tricky Wordle No. 1,404 for April 23? Think of a very rarely used letter -- and climate change.
  
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• iPhone 17: All the Rumors, From a Slim 'Air' Model to a Camera Redesign

  23-04-2025 22:21
  
  Rumors also suggest that the iPhone 17 Pro could come in a sky blue color.
  
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• Ads in Threads Expand to More Users

  23-04-2025 22:13 via macrumors.com
  
  Threads users in more than 30 countries will start seeing ads on the social network as of today, according to Instagram lead Adam Mosseri. Threads parent company Meta is rolling ads out to additional locations after testing them with a limited number of users in the United States.
  On Threads, Mosseri said that ads are expanding more broadly, and that the company's goal is for them to "enhance your overall experience."Ads will show up in the Threads feed between posts on Threads, and will be deli
  
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• 'Hey Meta': New AI Features Come to Meta's Ray-Bans

  23-04-2025 22:08
  
  Updates to the Meta glasses bring a "live AI" button and real-time translation services, among other new features.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 24, #1405

  23-04-2025 22:00
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,405 for April 24.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 24, #683

  23-04-2025 22:00
  
  Hints and answers for Connections for April 24, #683.
  
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• 'The Last of Us' Has a New Enemy in Season 2. Who Are Abby and the WLF?

  23-04-2025 22:00
  
  A new antagonist for Ellie brought an explosive conclusion to episode 2.
  
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• 'Hacks' Season 4 Release Schedule: When to Watch Episode 4 on Max

  23-04-2025 22:00
  
  Here's how to stream more of the Emmy-winning show.
  
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• Tim Cook pressed for details on how Apple obtained Trump tariff exemptions

  23-04-2025 21:48 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook is being pressed for information on his collaboration with the Trump administration surrounding tariffs. In a letter sent today, Senator Elizabeth Warren said that Cook’s work with Trump “creates the appearance of impropriety.” This comes after Warren and other senators questioned $1 million donations made by Cook and others to Trump’s inauguration fund in January.“The circumstances surrounding Apple’s exemptions raise fresh concerns about i
  
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• iPhone 16 Pro is the surprise loser in Apple’s recent sales

  23-04-2025 21:07 via 9to5mac.com
  CIRP just published US sales data for the iPhone in Q1, including a breakdown of how each different iPhone 16 model is performing. There are winners and losers, and even the first iPhone 16e data. The surprise loser of the bunch? The iPhone 16 Pro.more…
  
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• Major Apple supplier TSMC to start producing cutting-edge A14 chip tech in 2028

  23-04-2025 21:03 via macdailynews.com
  Major Apple supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) will launch its advanced A14 fabrication process in 2028, reinforcing its leadership in the chip industry. This cutting-edge technology will surpass TSMC’s current 3-nanometer process and the forthcoming 2-nm process, set for later this year. Additionally, TSMC will introduce an intermediary A16 chip process in late 2026, marking a shift in its naming convention. The A14 process will drive superior performance and efficien
  
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• Microsoft 365 Copilot's Business Version Gets ChatGPT 4o Image Generation

  23-04-2025 20:57
  
  There's no word on when the free version of Copilot will also get the same viral image generator.
  
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• Hybrid Meat Is the Carnivore's Compromise. Here's What It Is and How to Make It

  23-04-2025 20:43
  
  If you're looking to eat better without giving up burgers and dogs this summer, hybrid beef might be the easiest answer.
  
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• iOS 18.5: Features, release date, and more

  23-04-2025 20:29 via 9to5mac.com
  iOS 18.5 is the next software update coming for iPhone users. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s new in iOS 18.5 and when it will be released. Plus, what comes next…more…
  
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• Roku marketing boss just gave the best pitch for Apple TV 4K

  23-04-2025 20:19 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple sells awith a price that largely exceeds competing products. But if Apple TV 4K ads start using these new quotes from Roku’s marketing lead, I don’t think Apple will have any trouble making new sales.more…
  
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• PlayStation Classic Themes Are Returning to PS5 in Next Update

  23-04-2025 20:09
  
  Those 30th anniversary themes for the PlayStation 5 proved much too popular for Sony to ignore.
  
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• Best Rowing Machines of 2025 for a Full-Body Workout, According to Our Experts

  23-04-2025 20:00
  
  Row your way to your fitness goals with the best rowing machines on the market.
  
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• Apple’s new iPad (11th generation) drops to its lowest price yet

  23-04-2025 20:00 via macdailynews.com
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  The new A16-powered iPad (11th generation) is an exceptional value at its regular price of $349.99, but today’s deal slashes it by $30, bringing it to just $319.99 at Amazon — the lowest price ever recorded.
  Available in vibrant blue or yellow, this iPad offers incredible features for the price: a powerful A16 Bionic chip for seamless multitasking and gaming, a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display for stunning visuals, all-day battery life, and sup
  
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• Ai Pin returns from the dead, no thanks to printer maker HP

  23-04-2025 19:54 via 9to5mac.com
  What happens when a couple of ex-Apple executives try to compete with the iPhone? Ink and toner dealer HP buys the IP and bricks the hardware.more…
  
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• Amazon Discounts M4 MacBook Air to New Low Prices, Plus Switch 2 Pre-Orders Coming Tonight

  23-04-2025 19:52 via macrumors.com
  Amazon today introduced a few new all-time low prices across Apple's M4 MacBook Air lineup, offering up to $112 off select models of the computer. Additionally, anyone who's preparing to stay up tonight to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 can find more information in our dedicated section on the console below.M4 MacBook Air
  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 run
  
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• How we know Mike Rockwell is the fixer Siri’s been missing

  23-04-2025 19:42 via 9to5mac.com
  Siri is under new leadership at Apple, with Mike Rockwell taking on managerial responsibility under Craig Federighi’s oversight. Rockwell may seem like an odd choice considering his history leading Vision Pro and visionOS development, but per multiple reports his passion to fix Siri has been growing for years.more…
  
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• Hubble Space Telescope Is 35: Don't Miss These 4 Dazzling Anniversary Images

  23-04-2025 19:40
  
  The world's most famous telescope is celebrating in style with new views of Mars, nebulas and a galaxy that reminds us of home.
  
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• Video Review: The AirPods Max in 2025

  23-04-2025 19:37 via macrumors.com
  Apple hasn't introduced a major update for the AirPods Max since the headphones came out in 2020, but last year there was a minor refresh with new color options and an upgrade to USB-C charging. With no additional new features on the horizon, we thought we'd take a look at whether the ‌AirPods Max‌ are worth picking up in 2025.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  The transition to USB-C didn't upgrade any other internal hardware, so reviews from 2020 about Active
  
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• Best Refrigerators for 2025, According to CNET’s Team of Experts

  23-04-2025 19:28
  
  We've narrowed down the best refrigerator options available from big names like Whirlpool, Samsung and more.
  
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• How to Stream Pope Francis' Funeral – and Conclave, the Movie About Picking the Next Pope

  23-04-2025 19:16
  
  The papal funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. It will be a more modest event than others, for a modest man.
  
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• Perplexity targets Siri with actually useful voice actions from an iPhone AI chatbot app

  23-04-2025 19:02 via 9to5mac.com
  Last week, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas floated the idea of making a better version of Siri for iPhone users.
  should we make a version of siri that works reliably on basic stuff? what all would you like to see in an iOS voice assistant ? if there’s a good amount of interest, we will prioritize
  Less than a week later, the Perplexity AI team has kind of delivered.more…
  
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• ChatGPT's Image Generator Is Coming to More Gen AI Tools

  23-04-2025 19:00
  
  OpenAI is making its "GPU-melting" feature available for other developers and apps, including Adobe Firefly and Microsoft Copilot.
  
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• Best Sports Drinks of 2025: The Warmer Months Make Staying Hydrated Vital. Here’s How

  23-04-2025 18:59
  
  Whether you're giving your workouts a boost or just looking to be at your best, these hand-picked electrolyte sports drinks are exactly what you want in your bag.
  
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• A Month Without Spending: What I Gained When I Bought Nothing But Essentials

  23-04-2025 18:53
  
  The no-buy challenge was more eye-opening than I anticipated. (And more fun too)
  
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• Best Mac Cleaner software: Reclaim disk space with a Mac cleaner app

  23-04-2025 18:50 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldIs your Mac slowing down, frequently freezing, regularly running out of RAM or just not behaving like it used to? Are you short of space on your Mac? Have you spotted the immense amount of room taken up by System Data and are now looking for a safe way to delete some of that data? What you need is a Mac cleaner app that will delete the clutter and digital debris from your system and free your RAM from memory hogs.What is the Best Mac Cleaner?The Best Mac Cleaner for you depends on what y
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: April 23, 2025 – Apple hit with DMA fine, more

  23-04-2025 18:30 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 9to5Mac Daily Plus: Get ad-free versions of every episode by visiting 9to5mac.com/join. more…
  
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• Apple TV+ announces Apple Original Podcast ‘Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story’

  23-04-2025 18:24 via macdailynews.com
  “Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story” premieres on June 23, 2025 on Apple Podcasts.
  Apple TV+ on Wednesday announced “Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story,” an Apple Original Podcast that tells the unbelievable story of Charles Ponzi — an Italian immigrant who, in 1920, defrauded the modern-day equivalent of a quarter of a billion dollars. Hosted by journalist Maya Lau, the eight-episode docudrama blends immersive storytelling with investigative reporting, exploring
  
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• Best Graduation Gifts for College Grads in 2025

  23-04-2025 18:20
  
  Help the grad in your life get started on the next chapter of their life.
  
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• Apple’s newest iPad drops to its best price yet

  23-04-2025 18:14 via macworld.com
  
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  The new iPad is already a great value at $350, but today’s deal drops the price by another $30. This means you can get the new iPad in blue or yellow for $320 at Amazon, the lowest price we’ve ever seen and a fantastic bargain.Launched just a month ago, the 11th-generation iPad is the most affordable iPad you can get right now. The tablet’s 11-inch display looks as gorgeous as ever, delivering vivid colors, great contrast, and enough brightness to make it easy for you
  
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• OpenAI Wants Google's Chrome: What That Might Mean for You

  23-04-2025 18:04
  
  At Google's antitrust trial, an OpenAI executive says the company is interested in acquiring the Chrome browser business.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Stream Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace Live From Anywhere

  23-04-2025 18:00
  
  The Gunners look to keep Liverpool's champagne on ice as they host the Eagles at the Emirates.
  
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• Coppa Italia Soccer Livestream: How to Watch Inter vs. AC Milan From Anywhere

  23-04-2025 18:00
  
  This last-four clash between the local rivals hangs in the balance after an absorbing first leg.
  
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• Deals: AirPods 4 ANC up to $79 off, M4 MacBook Air drops again to new Amazon low, Apple Watch Ultra 2, more

  23-04-2025 17:44 via 9to5mac.com
  Today’s Apple gear deals are now alive and well starting with even lower prices on the new M4 MacBook Air lineup – just about all of the 13-inch configurations have now dropped even lower with a new all-time low now live on the most affordable model in brand-new condition. From there we move over to a notable $79 price drop on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation down at $99.99 shipped in Best Buy certified refurbished condition alongside the black Apple Watch Ultra 2 configs bac
  
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• We Love Bargains, Join Our Group Text to Get the Best One's Sent Directly to You

  23-04-2025 17:27
  
  Our CNET shopping experts search around the clock for the best deals, coupon codes and more on the internet, to help you maximize your savings with minimal effort.
  
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• iOS 19 will offer yet another reason to wear AirPods all day long

  23-04-2025 17:25 via 9to5mac.com
  I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed my use of AirPods steadily increasing over time. And with iOS 19, Apple plans to offer yet another reason to never take your AirPods off: live translation.more…
  
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• Tariff optimism spurs rally on Wall Street

  23-04-2025 17:14 via macdailynews.com
  Wall Street’s major indexes surged to one-week highs on Wednesday, driven by optimism for a thaw in the U.S.-China trade war and President Donald Trump’s softened stance on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Hopes of talks between Washington and Beijing, amid the tariff conflict, boosted market sentiment following a Wall Street Journal report quoting a senior White House official, who suggested U.S. tariffs on China could drop to around 50%-60%.
  President Trump said on Tuesday of
  
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• There Are 6 Internet Connection Types to Get Online. Here’s What You Need to Know.

  23-04-2025 17:08
  
  Wondering what type of internet connection you need for reliable service that doesn't hurt the wallet? We're here to help.
  
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