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• Even More iPhone Safety Tips You Should Know

  16-05-2025 23:47 via macrumors.com
  
  Last week, we shared a list of iPhone safety tools that every iPhone owner should know about, from Emergency SOS and Medical ID to Safety Check and Check In. MacRumors readers had more suggestions on safety information we should highlight, so we have a follow-up.
  You Don't Need a SIM to Call Emergency Services
  If you have an ‌iPhone‌ with no SIM inside and no cellular service, you can still use it to call emergency services in the United States, Canada, and Australia.When emergency ser
  
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• Apple adjusts App Store pricing and tax rules in select countries

  16-05-2025 23:45 via 9to5mac.com
  Today, Apple announced upcoming changes to App Store pricing and developer proceeds. New tax adjustments will take effect immediately in Brazil, and additional pricing updates will roll out in multiple regions over the next few months.more…
  
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• Apple research tackles the English accent of AI

  16-05-2025 23:26 via 9to5mac.com
  Ask any non-native English speaker, and they’ll probably tell you that LLMs tend to perform much better in Shakespeare’s language than in their ownSometimes, the difference is subtle. Sometimes, not so much. Sometimes, it’s downright dangerous, as shown in this 2023 Carnegie Mellon study, which found that non-English inputs could more easily bypass safety filters.Now, Apple has co-authored a study proposing a new method that could close part of this gap.more…
  
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• CarPlay Ultra: Everything you need to know

  16-05-2025 23:01 via 9to5mac.com
  After three years of anticipation, Apple officially launched next-generation CarPlay this week, dubbed CarPlay Ultra. CarPlay Ultra packs countless new features, updates, and more compared to normal CarPlay.
  Here’s everything you need to know about CarPlay Ultra, including whether your favorite automaker will support the platform.more…
  
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• Congress Might Eliminate Tax Credits for EVs and Solar Panels. What to Know

  16-05-2025 22:53
  
  The plan, which is still pending in the House, would eliminate many tax incentives for clean energy programs after this year.
  
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• Apple TV+ has two of the best new comedies in streaming

  16-05-2025 22:38 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple TV+ is home to a growing number of critically acclaimed series, and two of its currently airing shows happen to be among the best new TV comedies in streaming.more…
  
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• You Can Get a Google AI Certification for $99. Or Just Do the Training for Free

  16-05-2025 22:30
  
  The course provides an overview of generative AI in the workplace for nontechnical folks.
  
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• Apple News+ is quickly becoming a hidden gem in the Apple ecosystem

  16-05-2025 22:30 via 9to5mac.com
  9to5Mac is brought to you by Incogni: Protect your personal info from prying eyes. With Incogni, you can scrub your deeply sensitive information from data brokers across the web, including people search sites. Incogni limits your phone number, address, email, SSN, and more from circulating. Fight back against unwanted data brokers with a 30-day money back guarantee.In iOS and iPadOS 18.4, Apple hit us with a little bit of a surprise feature: a new Food section in the Apple News app. While it&rsq
  
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• Verizon Wins FCC Approval for $20 Billion Frontier Merger: What This Means for Fiber

  16-05-2025 22:26
  
  With FCC approval, the competing fiber internet service providers can become one.
  
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• Where to Stream 2025 WNBA Games for Free on Fridays

  16-05-2025 22:25
  
  Stream doubleheaders each weekend throughout the 2025 season.
  
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• Apple loses yet another round in ‘iPhone’ trademark battle in Brazil

  16-05-2025 22:16 via 9to5mac.com
  After a unanimous decision in a federal court, Apple has suffered yet another legal setback in Brazil, this time over the rights to the “iPhone” trademark.more…
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 17, #1428

  16-05-2025 22:00
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,428 for May 17.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 17, #440

  16-05-2025 22:00
  
  Here are hints -- and answers -- for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 440 for May 17.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for May 17, #236

  16-05-2025 22:00
  
  Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 236, for May 17.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 17, #706

  16-05-2025 22:00
  
  Hints and answers for Connections for May 17, #706.
  
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• The Rumored iPhone 17 Air Might Have a Surprising Way to Deal With Battery Life

  16-05-2025 21:43
  
  If the skinnier phone incorporates a silicon battery, it would be a breakthrough for iPhones.
  
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• Charter and Cox Announce $34.5 Billion Merger: What This Could Mean for Your Cable and Broadband

  16-05-2025 21:36
  
  The combination of two of America's largest cable companies could impact your broadband package. This is what we know so far.
  
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• Should You Change Your Password After the Steam Leak? This Cybersecurity Expert Says Yes

  16-05-2025 20:41
  
  Steam says your account information is secure, but I changed my password. Here's why.
  
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• Nintendo Store Levels Up in San Francisco: A First Look Inside the Ultimate Fan Experience

  16-05-2025 20:30
  
  Tour the brand-new flagship store, where decades of gaming history collide with sleek design, character cameos and interactive zones built for gaming joy.
  
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• Ziploc, Rubbermaid Sued for Microplastics Exposure. Are Plastic Food Containers Safe to Use?

  16-05-2025 20:23
  
  Plastic storage products can leach microplastics into foods when frozen or microwaved. Here's how to limit your exposure.
  
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• Control Center in iOS 19 will upgrade my favorite feature in three ways

  16-05-2025 19:54 via 9to5mac.com
  Control Center has gotten so much better over the past year, with a fully customizable toolset that’s always expanding. And my most-used Control Center feature, Background Sounds, will get even better in iOS 19 per a recent Apple announcement.more…
  
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• MacRumors Giveaway: Win an Apple Watch Ultra 2 From GRID Studio

  16-05-2025 19:39 via macrumors.com
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with GRID Studio to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an Apple Watch Ultra 2. GRID Studio is known for taking non-operational Apple devices that would be cluttering up a landfill and turning them into stylish art for Apple fans.
  GRID Studio takes apart iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple accessories, cleverly displaying each component to provide a look inside Apple's most iconic products. The pieces are arranged in a frame and accompanied by labe
  
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• Don't Get Sick on Your Next Trip. Try Our Wellness Team's Essentials for Healthy Travels

  16-05-2025 19:30
  
  These expert recommended products and travel tips can keep your immune system strong during your upcoming spring and summer getaways.
  
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• Charter and Cox Have Announced a $34.5 Billion Merger

  16-05-2025 19:29
  
  A definitive agreement has been reached to combine two of America's largest cable companies.
  
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• Security Bite: Apple’s push for chip independence could boost device security

  16-05-2025 19:13 via 9to5mac.com
  Since Apple launched its M-series processors and recently the C1 cellular modem, the company has been slowly but surely moving toward complete chip independence. Apple is even working on its own Bluetooth and Wi-Fi solution, which is reportedly coming with new Home products and the iPhone 17 lineup in the Fall.One obvious benefit of developing chips in-house is energy efficiency. Apple toated this with the introduction of Apple Silicon what feels like a hundred years ago, and with its latest C1
  
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• Microsoft boasts that Copilot+ PCs are faster than Macs Apple doesn’t sell anymore

  16-05-2025 19:13 via macworld.com
  
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  Hey, it’s Friday! If you have plans to, I dunno, maybe hang out at the bar (or pub, for the UKers) or something like that with a bunch of PC-loving friends, well, ya’ll will have something to talk about tonight. Microsoft fired a salvo at Apple in the form of a video short that claims that “top Copilot+ PCs” are faster than the beloved MacBook Air. You can waste 12 seconds of your life watching it below.(I’ll give you a moment to wipe the spit take from you
  
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• Spring Cleaning for Tech: How to Recycle Your Old Computers and Printers for Free

  16-05-2025 19:10
  
  You might even get store credit when you trade in some of your old tech at certain retailers.
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Don’t underestimate the benefits of a HomeKit door sensor

  16-05-2025 19:00 via 9to5mac.com
  A good door and window sensor doesn’t just tell you when something opens or closes. It can trigger lights, tweak thermostat settings, or alert you when you’re not home. The newchecks all the boxes with fast, reliable alerts, local automation support, and wide compatibility thanks to native Matter over Thread. If you’ve been holding off on adding a sensor to your setup, this one makes a strong case.more…
  
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• Best Cheap Vacuums for 2025: Our Best Lab-Tested Performers for Less Than $300

  16-05-2025 19:00
  
  No matter if you need help with pet hair, hard flooring or carpet, we tested more than 100 vacuums to find you an affordable and powerful option that won't break the bank.
  
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• Apple Says Fortnite for iOS Isn't Blocked Worldwide, Just the U.S.

  16-05-2025 18:58 via macrumors.com
  Apple today clarified that it has not blocked Epic Games from updating the iOS Fortnite app in the European Union, but it is not planning to allow ‌Epic Games‌ to offer Fortnite in the United States App Store at the current time.
  In a statement to Bloomberg, Apple said that ‌Epic Games‌ tied its U.S. ‌App Store‌ submission to the update that was also being submitted to the ‌Epic Games‌ Store for iOS in the European Union. Apple told ‌Epic Games‌
  
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• Apple Pay, Apple Card, Wallet and Apple Cash Currently Experiencing Service Issues [Update: Fixed]

  16-05-2025 18:45 via macrumors.com
  If you're having problems using your Apple Card, Apple Cash, Apple Pay, or the Wallet app, you're not alone. According to Apple's System Status page, there is an ongoing issue affecting these services.
  Apple says that some users may be experiencing issues with ‌Apple Card‌, Apple Cash, ‌Apple Pay‌, or Wallet, and there are multiple complaints on social media sites about ‌Apple Pay‌ and other features not working.The outage has been ongoing since 11:44 a.m. Eastern T
  
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• Nothing Teases New Over-Ear Headphones That Are 'Better Than AirPods Max' But Cost Much Less

  16-05-2025 18:32
  
  Nothing has long been rumored to be making over-ear headphones. In a YouTube video, it says they're being released this summer.
  
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• Apple Pay and Apple Cash are down for many iPhone users [U: Fixed]

  16-05-2025 18:32 via 9to5mac.com
  Trying to make a payment using your iPhone? You might need to use a third-party service, as Apple Cash appears to be down, and Apple Pay looks to be struggling too.Update: Apple’s system status page marks all issues as resolved around 1:00 p.m. Eastern.more…
  
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• AI-Voiced Darth Vader Can Swear, Say 'Skibidi Toilet' in Fortnite: How to Find It

  16-05-2025 18:30
  
  Expletives are apparently not off the table as a foul-mouthed AI Darth Vader is added to Fortnite.
  
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• AI-Voiced Darth Vader Can Say 'May the F*** Be With You' in Fortnite: How to Find It

  16-05-2025 18:30
  
  Expletives are apparently not off the table as a foul-mouthed AI Darth Vader is added to Fortnite.
  
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• The MacRumors Show: CarPlay Ultra and Samsung's iPhone 17 Air Rival

  16-05-2025 18:28 via macrumors.com
  On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the long-awaited rollout of Apple CarPlay Ultra and Samsung's all-new S25 Edge, which is positioned to rival the iPhone 17 Air later this year.
  Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos
  Apple this week announced CarPlay Ultra, its next-generation ‌CarPlay‌ experience. ‌CarPlay‌ Ultra fully extends across all of the vehicle's displays, including the instrument cluster. It provides access to real-tim
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Stream Chelsea vs. Man United Live From Anywhere

  16-05-2025 18:15
  
  The fifth-placed Blues take on a struggling Red Devils team distracted by Europe.
  
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• Pair this stylish and speedy mouse with your Mac for $90 less than Apple charges

  16-05-2025 18:07 via macworld.com
  
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  Sure, we love Apple’s Magic Mouse, but despite its alluring design, it’s probably not the one we’d recommend buying. However, this Corsair M75 Air mouse is far more suitable for most users, and it’s only $40 right now, a savings of $90 off what Apple charges for the same mouse.This wireless mouse brings clean lines and a classic design that’s comfortable to use for long hours. Equipped with a 26K DPI optical sensor, this Corsair mouse is highly sensitive, s
  
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• ‘Apple in China’ book argues that the iPhone could be killed overnight [Updated]

  16-05-2025 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Update: Apple says that the claims made in this book are false and there are many inaccuracies throughout. The company asserts that the author didn’t perform proper fact-checking.The original post is below, but we encourage readers to cross-reference its claims with other sources.
  Based on more than 200 interviews with former Apple execs and engineers, Patrick McGee’sought to leave Tim Cook laying awake at night. It makes a convincing argument that the iPhone could be killed overnigh
  
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• Jony Ive’s dream iPhone that’s all screen may finally be coming true

  16-05-2025 17:57 via 9to5mac.com
  After years of more iterative, some might say ‘boring’ iPhone updates, Apple has major new designs coming soon. And one upcoming iPhone model, timed for the product’s 20th anniversary, looks set to make a long-time Jony Ive dream come true.more…
  
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• Deals: M4 MacBook Air $849 or 24GB model $170 off, Powerbeats Pro 2 $90 off, iPhone 15/16 Pro, more

  16-05-2025 17:48 via 9to5mac.com
  Amazon’sis now live and kicking alongside a series of new deals on Apple and Beats gear. The details on the early Amazon Memorial Day event are right here, but you’ll also find a new all-time low on Apple’s 13-inch 24GB M4 MacBook Air at $170 off alongside entry-level configurations from $849. Next we spotted up to $349 off unlocked iPhone 15 units as well as as much as $114 in savings on Apple’s latest 11-inch M4 iPad Pro Magic Keyboards. Alongside the ongoing $50 price
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Stream Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Live From Anywhere

  16-05-2025 17:31
  
  The Villans could move a step closer to UEFA Champions League qualification with a win over a preoccupied Spurs.
  
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• 9 Gadgets I Always Pack to Make Summer Road Trips Easier

  16-05-2025 17:26
  
  Commentary: I took a 3,000-mile road trip last year. Here's the gear that helped ensure a safe, enjoyable ride.
  
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• Pretend you’re Phil Schiller: would you let Fortnite back on the App Store?

  16-05-2025 17:22 via 9to5mac.com
  If you closely follow Apple’s inner workings (and since you’re here, I’m guessing you do), you know Phil Schiller has always been known for his unrelenting and fierce protectiveness of Apple and the App Store.This is why perhaps the most surprising aspect of Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers’s recent scathing order to Apple in the Epic Games case was how Schiller emerged as the uncompromising good cop within the circular walls of Apple Park.But here’s the thing: outwardl
  
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• Best Apple Deals of the Week: Sitewide Sales Hit Anker, Verizon, Samsung, and More, Plus BOGO Apple Watch Band Sale at Woot

  16-05-2025 17:10 via macrumors.com
  This week's best deals include a big sitewide sale at Anker that's exclusive to MacRumors readers, a BOGO Apple Watch band sale at Woot, and a couple of solid discounts on iPhone charging stations and Jackery portable batteries at Amazon. We're also tracking sales at Verizon, T-Mobile, Samsung, and Logitech below.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 running.Charg
  
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• iPhone 17 Air Could Debut Advanced Silicon Battery Tech

  16-05-2025 17:00 via macrumors.com
  The upcoming all-new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air could become the first Apple smartphone to adopt advanced battery technology, with Japanese supplier TDK preparing to ship its new generation of silicon-anode batteries by the end of June.
  According to DigiTimes, TDK CEO Noboru Saito revealed in a recent interview that the Apple supplier has accelerated its production timeline, moving shipments forward from the originally planned September quarter. That may give smartphone makers enough time to use t
  
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• Charter (Spectrum) and Cox to merge in blockbuster $34.5 billion cable deal

  16-05-2025 16:54 via macdailynews.com
  
  Charter Communications will merge with Cox Communications in a $34.5 billion deal, uniting two of the top three U.S. cable providers.
  Cox, the third-largest cable company, serves over 6.5 million customers with digital cable, internet, phone, and home security services across states from California to Virginia. Charter, operating as Spectrum, has over 32 million customers in 41 states.
  The cable industry has faced intense competition from streaming platforms like Apple TV+, Disney+, Netflix, Am
  
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• Fortnite Is Offline on iOS. Here's Why Apple Is Blocking Its Return

  16-05-2025 16:46
  
  Epic Games says Apple has rejected its submission of Fortnite to the App Store in the US and Europe.
  
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• macOS 16: Four new Mac features being announced next month

  16-05-2025 16:45 via 9to5mac.com
  The countdown to WWDC is winding down, as Apple’s big software unveilings are just weeks away. macOS 16 will introduce a new California-inspired name, of course, alongside a variety of feature upgrades. Here are four new Mac features expected to be announced next month.more…
  
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• WSJ: Some Apple Vision Pro Buyers 'Feel Total Regret'

  16-05-2025 16:43 via macrumors.com
  Apple's Vision Pro headset has left many early adopters expressing dissatisfaction over its weight, limited use cases, and sparse software ecosystem, according to a new article from The Wall Street Journal.
  In the year following the device's launch, user feedback suggests that it has failed to meet expectations for comfort, software support, and social acceptance. In interviews conducted by The Wall Street Journal, early buyers of the Vision Pro reported that the device now sits largely unused d
  
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