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• Google Facing Breakup of Ad Business as DOJ Recommends Divestiture After Antitrust Ruling

  06-05-2025 23:57 via macrumors.com
  
  The United States Justice Department wants Google to make major changes to its ad business in order to restore competition, with the government suggesting that Google divest both Ad Exchange (AdX) and Ad Manager (often referred to as DFP).
  The DoJ made the recommendation in an updated filing submitted as part of its ongoing antitrust fight with Google. Last month, Google was found to have an illegal monopoly in online advertising, manipulating the market to cause harm to advertisers, publishers,
  
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• Florida lawmaker proposes forcing Apple to allow third-party app stores like EU

  06-05-2025 23:32 via 9to5mac.com
  A Florida congresswoman has introduced a new bill targeting Apple, aiming to boost competition and expand consumer choice by mandating third-party marketplaces like the EU.more…
  
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• U.S. Rep introduces bill that would force Apple to allow third-party app stores

  06-05-2025 23:31 via macdailynews.com
  
  Congresswoman Kat Cammack:‎Today, Representative Katherine “Kat” Cammack [R-FL3] introduced the App Store Freedom Act, which seeks to promote competition and protect consumers and developers in the mobile app marketplace by prohibiting certain anticompetitive practices by dominant app store operators.The bill supports interoperability and consumer choice by requiring large app store operators (100M+ U.S. users) to allow users to set third-party apps or app stores as default; ins
  
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• Here Are Apple's Full iOS 18.5 Release Notes

  06-05-2025 23:17 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the release candidate version of iOS 18.5 to developers and public beta testers, giving us a look at the final version of the update that will be provided to the public next week.
  With the release candidate, Apple provided release notes, so we have a more complete look at the new features that are included in the update, including those that weren't found during the beta testing period.The update adds a new wallpaper that matches this year's Pride Apple Watch Band, along with
  
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• No Fortnite on U.S. App Store yet, but Epic still targeting release this week

  06-05-2025 23:02 via 9to5mac.com
  If Fortnite does return to the U.S. App Store this week, it won’t be before Thursday or Friday. That’s according to Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, who shared an update on the long-awaited comeback today.more…
  
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• Apple TV+ renews star-studded comedy ‘The Studio’ for season two

  06-05-2025 22:58 via macdailynews.com
  
  “The Studio” premiered on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 on Apple TV+.
  Following the widely celebrated premiere of “The Studio,” Apple TV+ announced today the critically acclaimed, star-studded hit series has landed a renewal for season two. Since its global debut, “The Studio” has struck a chord with cinephiles, fans and critics alike, and has been declared the “best new comedy of 2025,” as well as “one of Hollywood’s sharpest self-portrait
  
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• Apple Released iOS 18.5 RC, and It Includes a Few Small iPhone Changes

  06-05-2025 22:57
  
  Apple could release the update to the public as early as next week.
  
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• Two Highly-Rated Apple TV+ Series Renewed

  06-05-2025 22:46 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today announced it has renewed two acclaimed comedy series, with Trying and The Studio each set to return for an additional season on Apple TV+.
  Trying is a feel-good series that follows British couple Nikki (Esther Smith) and Jason (Rafe Spall), on their journey to adopt a child and beyond. The series has achieved an average score of 95% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 93% score from the public. The series will be returning for a fifth season, but a timeframe was not disclosed.The
  
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• Apple Intelligence 2.0: Here’s what’s coming to your iPhone next

  06-05-2025 22:40 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple Intelligence launched last year as Apple’s first take on “AI for the rest of us.” But it’s a new year, and in just a few weeks we’re expecting another wave of AI features for iPhone and more. Here’s what’s coming next with Apple Intelligence 2.0.more…
  
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• Does Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' Have a Post-Credits Scene?

  06-05-2025 22:30
  
  Here's what you should know ahead of the highly rated anti-hero outing.
  
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• Apple renews Seth Rogen’s Hollywood satire ‘The Studio’ for season two ahead of finale

  06-05-2025 22:30 via 9to5mac.com
  It’s official: The Studio will return for a second season on Apple TV+. The renewal comes as the Hollywood satire wraps up its critically acclaimed first run, with just three episodes remaining before the season finale airs on May 21.more…
  
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• Some Family-Friendly Games Are Coming to Apple Arcade in June

  06-05-2025 22:20
  
  Subscribers can play these games on Apple Arcade with their whole family next month.
  
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• Prepare Yourself. Doom: The Dark Ages Lands on Xbox Game Pass Soon

  06-05-2025 22:19
  
  Subscribers can also fight as Goku in a Dragon Ball fighting game.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 7, #1418

  06-05-2025 22:00
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,418 for May 7.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 7, #696

  06-05-2025 22:00
  
  Hints and answers for Connections for May 7, #696.
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: May 6, 2025 – iPhone release calendar changes, more

  06-05-2025 21:58 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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• Five Apple Watch faces now take full advantage of Series 10’s upgraded display

  06-05-2025 21:48 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple Watch Series 10 is the first model to refresh the seconds hand even while the always-on display is dimmed. On earlier models, including Series 5 through Series 9, only the hour and minute hands update when the display is dimmed. At launch, however, only three watch faces supported this new capability.more…
  
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• Behind on Student Loan Payments? You're in Danger of Being Sent to Collections

  06-05-2025 21:48
  
  Getting your loans out of default isn't necessarily easy, but it could save you from having your wages garnished.
  
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• 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla Viral Question: Who Wins if It's King Kong?

  06-05-2025 21:44
  
  The weirdly specific viral question of whether 100 men could win in a fight against one gorilla gets more complicated when the singular primate is super-sized.
  
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• Five new games launch on Apple Arcade on June 5th, including ‘UNO: Arcade Edition’

  06-05-2025 21:28 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Arcade welcomes five new games and exciting updates for hit games on the service next month, offering a seamless experience of uninterrupted fun with no ads or in-app purchases. On June 5, players can enjoy these new games with family and friends, including UNO: Arcade Edition, the official reimagining of one of the most popular card games in the world; LEGO Hill Climb Adventures+, where iconic LEGO worlds and Hill Climb Racing’s physics-based gameplay collide; Lost in Play+, an upl
  
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• Review: reMarkable Paper Pro could become your favorite device for note-taking and more

  06-05-2025 21:24 via 9to5mac.com
  I’ve had the joy of getting to test out theover the past few months. It’s certainly an impressive device, though it isn’t quite for everyone. That said, I do think it makes a lot of sense for a lot of people, and I’m certainly happy such a device exists on the market. It’s certainly made me re-think a few things.more…
  
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• Every New GTA 6 Character and Location Announced in Trailer 2

  06-05-2025 21:21
  
  Leonida is a big state with lots of places to visit.
  
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• Homeland Security Says You Can Still Fly Without a Real ID -- With Extra Security Steps

  06-05-2025 21:15
  
  New leeway around the May 7 deadline ensures you can still board a domestic flight, but you'll be subject to additional security measures.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Rumors: The Battery, Camera and Price May Have Leaked

  06-05-2025 21:10
  
  Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge may be arriving as soon as this month, and may use a 3,800mAh battery to fit inside its thin design.
  
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• Apple can still fix this iPhone 17 Air mistake before launch

  06-05-2025 21:10 via 9to5mac.com
  Will iPhone 17 Air be a hit? That’s the question Apple wishes it could answer in advance, since it needs to prepare enough units of the new model to reasonably meet demand. But I suspect Apple’s sales estimates, based on a recent report, might be way off.more…
  
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• This Eye-Popping Two-Headed Snake Is Beating the Odds to Stay Alive

  06-05-2025 21:07
  
  Angel/Zeke, a cute and crawly kingsnake with two heads, is chowing on mice and chilling with its keepers at the East Bay Vivarium in California.
  
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• The Fed Won't Cut Rates Tomorrow. But Mortgage Rates Could Still Spiral

  06-05-2025 21:04
  
  Trump promised lower interest rates, but prospective homebuyers won't see them any time soon.
  
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• iOS 18.5 RC is out now—here are the release notes

  06-05-2025 20:58 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Two days after the release of iOS 18.4, Apple has begun the iOS 18.5 beta testing cycle. The first developer release landed on April 2, and we expect a wide release in May (or possibly late April).The last few iOS versions had their x.5 releases in May, with only minor features and changes, and we expect the same this year, especially now that the anticipated new Siri has been delayed.Updated May 6: The release candidate for iOS 18.5 is out now, so the wide release will probably come ne
  
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• The James Webb Telescope Just Zoomed In on A Hot, Haze-Free Exoplanet

  06-05-2025 20:47
  
  Planet TOI-421b lacks the haze of other exoplanets, which means we're able to get a surprisingly clear understanding of it.
  
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• Apple now sells iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max refurbished with discounts

  06-05-2025 20:38 via 9to5mac.com
  When Apple debuted its iPhone 16 Pro line last fall, it immediately stopped selling the previous year’s Pro models. But now, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are back as part of Apple’s refurbished store, and at a discount.more…
  
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• Trying the No-Buy Challenge for 30 Days Actually Made My Life Less Boring

  06-05-2025 20:30
  
  I did it to save money, but I gained a lot more in return.
  
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• 3 Exercises to Keep You Healthy as You Age

  06-05-2025 20:30
  
  Stay flexible, energized and ready for anything with these expert-recommended exercises.
  
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• Refurbished iPhone 15 Models Now Available From Apple's Online Store in U.S. and Canada

  06-05-2025 20:15 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today added refurbished iPhone 15, ‌iPhone 15‌ Plus, ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro, ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro Max models to its online store in the United States and Canada, offering the smartphones at a discounted price.
  The ‌iPhone 15‌ is priced starting at $619 in the United States, while the ‌iPhone 15‌ Plus is priced starting at $699. The ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro is priced starting at $759, and the ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro Max is priced starting at $929. Pr
  
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• My Hands-On Experience With T-Mobile Home Internet: Can It Really Replace Your Cable Connection?

  06-05-2025 20:14
  
  It's an affordable 5G-powered alternative to Comcast and others. Here's how it stood up to real-world use.
  
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• Looming Tariffs Send Trade Deficit Soaring as Companies Rush Imports to Beat the Deadline

  06-05-2025 20:01
  
  Additional shipments may keep prices down temporarily, but experts warn not to panic buy.
  
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• I Got an Exclusive Look at Disney Lorcana’s Newest Bambi Cards and They’re So Stinking Cute

  06-05-2025 20:01
  
  Set eight for Disney Lorcana is called Reign of Jafar, and it has some amazing cards in it. We've got 3 new ones to show you.
  
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• Windows Is Adding AI Agents That Can Change Your Settings

  06-05-2025 20:00
  
  Microsoft says the new AI agents can find and change settings for users when given a natural language command.
  
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• Best Cheap Vacuums for 2025: Our Best Lab-Tested Performers for Under $300

  06-05-2025 20:00
  
  No matter if you need help with pet hair, hard flooring or carpet, we tested over 100 vacuums to find you an affordable and powerful option that won't break the bank.
  
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• Make These 4 Crucial Money Moves Before Wednesday's Fed Decision

  06-05-2025 19:50
  
  Maximize your earnings – and minimize your losses – by taking these steps now.
  
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• Apple’s hit comedy series ‘Acapulco’ to debut fourth and final season on July 23rd

  06-05-2025 19:34 via macdailynews.com
  Enrique Arrizon and Camila Perez in “Acapulco”
  Máximo is checking back into Las Colinas for one last season! Apple TV+ on Tuesday revealed first-look images and the premiere date for the fourth and final season of its hit, bilingual comedy series “Acapulco,” set to debut with two episodes on Wednesday, July 23 on Apple TV+. The upcoming season marks the heartfelt farewell to the beloved series.
  “These four seasons have been magical,” said star and execu
  
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• iOS 18.5 will make carrier satellite service like T-Mobile Starlink work on older iPhones

  06-05-2025 19:33 via 9to5mac.com
  Earlier this year, Apple began supporting carrier-provided satellite connectivity in iOS 18 for iPhone 14 and newer models. Now, with the release of iOS 18.5 RC, Apple is extending that support to the iPhone 13 lineup.more…
  
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• iOS 18.5 Brings Support for Carrier Satellite Connectivity to iPhone 13

  06-05-2025 19:32 via macrumors.com
  
  The iOS 18.5 update that Apple plans to release next week will enable carrier-provided satellite features on iPhone 13 models, adding satellite connectivity to iPhones that do not support Apple's built-in satellite functionality through Globalstar.
  Apple says that satellite connectivity provided by carriers will be enabled on all ‌iPhone‌ 13 models, including the ‌iPhone‌ 13, ‌iPhone‌ 13 mini, ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro, and ‌iPhone‌ 13 Pro Max. To use the
  
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• iOS 18.5 Includes a Useful Change to Screen Time

  06-05-2025 19:22 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today shared release notes for iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, ahead of the updates being released to the general public next week. The updates are minor overall, but they do include a useful change for the Screen Time feature on iPhones and iPads.
  Specifically, Apple says that parents will now receive a notification when their Screen Time passcode is successfully entered on their child's device.This change will allow parents to be alerted immediately if their child has correctly guessed or figu
  
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• Fed Plans to Hold Rates Steady as Tariffs Threaten Higher Inflation. Yes, That Matters

  06-05-2025 19:20
  
  Here are all the ways your finances will be affected by the Fed's interest rate meeting tomorrow.
  
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• Apple debuts RC for tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, and more

  06-05-2025 19:14 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has released a variety of new software updates for beta testers, including RC versions of tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, and more.more…
  
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• macOS 15.5 RC beta now available, public launch coming soon

  06-05-2025 19:08 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has released a new beta for macOS Sequoia 15.5: the RC (release candidate). Here’s what that means and what to expect from the latest update.more…
  
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• Apple Seeds macOS Sequoia 15.5 Release Candidate

  06-05-2025 19:08 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today seeded the release candidate version of an upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.5 update to developers and public beta testers, with the software coming a week after Apple released the fourth ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.5 beta.
  Registered developers can opt-in to the ‌macOS Sequoia‌ beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. An Apple ID associated with an Apple Developer account is required to get the beta.‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.5 appears to be a minor
  
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• iOS 18.5 release candidate now available with release notes

  06-05-2025 19:05 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has released iOS 18.5 release candidate 1. The pre-release iPhone and iPad software update has been light on features, although there are some small changes. This version is the first to include release notes from Apple.more…
  
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• Apple Seeds iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 Release Candidates

  06-05-2025 19:04 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 updates to developers and public beta testers, with the software coming a week after Apple released the fourth betas. The release candidate represents the final version of iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 that will be released to the public should no bugs be found.
  iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 can be downloaded from the Settings app on a compatible device by going to General > Software Update.So far, iOS 18.5 and iPadO
  
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• Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and watchOS 11.5

  06-05-2025 19:01 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today provided developers and public beta testers with the release candidate versions of upcoming visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and watchOS 11.5 updates for testing purposes. The software is available a week after Apple seeded the fourth betas.
  The betas are available to registered developers, and can be downloaded from the Settings app on each device.
  No notable new features have been found in any of the software updates so far, suggesting Apple is focusing on under-the-hood performance improv
  
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