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Google Maps app showing incident reports from Waze
As part of the redesigned incident reporting across all platforms, Google said Maps would show Waze reports for users to confirm while navigating. This is beginning to roll out.
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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Minizones’ lets you quickly glance at different timezones from your Menu Bar
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.
Minizones is a sweet and simple Mac app that allows you to glance at varying timezones across the globe, right from your Mac’s menu bar. It’s a nice tool if you work remotely and have to communicate with coworkers across the globe, or regularly need to communicate with people in varying pl...
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Bluesky’s rampant growth has once again proven that competition is a good thing
In recent past, Bluesky has been growing substantially. It quickly ballooned to over 20 million users, and at a point, the service was adding over a million users a day. Between the ban on X in Brazil earlier this year, as well as the results of the 2024 US presidential election – a large group of people have been choosing to leave X.
But, they’re not leaving for Meta’s Threads, the more popular X alternative at the time – they’re going for Bluesky instead.
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How I turned the M4 Mac mini into a travel computer
People have been loving the all-new M4 Mac mini since it was released last month. The combination of power, price, and new smaller form factor has people drooling over what is possible. But for me, the best part was the new size. This had me thinking, can I use this as a mobile desktop solution? The answer is yes, as long as you have the necessary accessories!
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Apple @ Work: What happens when you trade in an old Apple product? Inside Assurant’s new facility to save devices from landfills
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Buy a new Roborock smart robot vacuum cleaner at a discount on Black Friday 2024
Black Friday is finally here, and there’s no better time to buy some new things for your home. Roborock, known for its smart robot vacuum cleaners, is offering some incredible discounts from November 21 to December 2 – and we’ve rounded up the best deals here.
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Review: Eve Outdoor Cam is a great HomeKit camera with floodlight [save 28% right now]
Update: Right now, you can .
Eve Outdoor Cam is a sleek outdoor video camera for HomeKit, with integrated LED floodlight ideally designed to light up your driveway at night. I’ve been a fan of the for a while, and my experience with the Outdoor Cam is similarly positive. HomeKit cameras are better than ever, thanks to significant user interface upgrades to the Apple Home app in iOS 16.
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File comparison app Kaleidoscope updated with new merge conflict resolution tools
Kaleidoscope, the popular file comparison and merge tool, recently released an update with significant improvements to its merge conflict resolution tools. The new version introduces new features and refinements that aim to streamline the process of resolving Git merge conflicts and provide users with a more comprehensive understanding of code changes.
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The new Beats Pill is a better deal than the HomePod mini – and here’s why
Apple in June announced a , a portable Bluetooth speaker under the Beats brand. As my 9to5Mac colleague Chance Miller said in his review here, the new Beats Pill is “better than ever” – and I have to agree. The more I use the new Beats Pill, the more I realize that it’s a better deal than the HomePod mini.
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iOS 18.2 can ghostwrite all your emails, essays, and more with Apple Intelligence
The first Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1 included a variety of tools to aid your writing. But soon in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 those tools are expanding in two key ways, including one powerful upgrade that can do all your writing for you—absolutely free.
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HomePass 2 makes managing HomeKit and Matter accessories a breeze
HomePass is a must-have app for HomeKit and Matter users, making it easy to keep track of all your accessories. This week, developer Aaron Pearce has unveiled HomePass 2, a complete rewrite of the app that adds several excellent new features for HomeKit enthusiasts.
The premise of HomePass, available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, is that it gives you a central location to store your HomeKit accessory setup codes. This new version further upgrades that experience.
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These Apple products are getting upgraded soon, so it’s either the best or worst time to buy
Apple is preparing several product launches for early 2025, including new iPads, a very popular Mac, a new iPhone, and more. Here’s a look at what’s coming, and why now may be either the best or worst time to buy Apple’s existing products.
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Aqara unleashes major Black Friday discounts on HomeKit doorbell cameras, locks, sensors, and much more
The excellent smart home brand Aqara is making it more affordable than ever to give the gift of HomeKit this holiday season — even if the gift is for yourself. 9to5Mac readers can save big on smart home products from Aqara that work with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Home Assistant. From connected door locks to doorbell cameras and sensors that power automation, now is the time to take advantage of these great prices from Aqara.
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Here’s why Apple Wallet order tracking has probably never worked for you
Apple’s Wallet app on iPhone has offered built-in order tracking since iOS 16. But there’s a good chance you’ve never seen it before. Here’s everything you should know about how order tracking works, and why it’s so rare to see.
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Black Friday deals: M4 iPad Pro $300 off, M4 Mac mini $500 low, Apple gift card deals, Twelve South gear, more
Our master collection of Black Friday deals has now been updated for your cash-saving pleasure, but we have some new deals and additional highlights to put front and center for today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break as well. Firstly, we are now tracking up to $300 off M4 iPad Pro configurations alongside the most affordable models at new Black Friday all-time lows. The official Black Friday M4 Mac mini deals have arrived with options starting from $500, Amazon is giving out $15 in FREE credit with Apple...
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Max, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, more offering major Black Friday streaming discounts
There are so many streaming services these days, the cost really adds up if you subscribe to more than a few at once. But for Black Friday weekend, almost every streamer is offering huge discounts that make it possible to go on a subscription frenzy without hurting your wallet. You can get Max, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, and Paramount+ for a fraction of their normal cost.
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HomeKit Weekly: Must-have HomeKit gifts for the 2024 holiday season
With Christmas shopping hitting its peak, time’s running out to get those online orders in before the rush pushes you into the last-minute store scramble. HomeKit accessories make great gifts for any Apple fans—they’re always in demand and add value to any smart home setup. For this week’s HomeKit Weekly, I’ve compiled a 2024 HomeKit gift guide to help you find the perfect addition for your favorite Apple fan.
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Apple’s Black Friday deals give you an up to $200 gift card
With Black Friday officially here, Apple has launched its annual shopping event with savings on some of its most popular products.
However, you can save more by heading to Apple’s retail partners. Our friends over at 9to5Toys have been corralling the best Apple deals all week.
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Instagram and TikTok used to recruit money mules; risk prison and bank account ban
A law enforcement agency has said that both Instagram and TikTok are increasingly being used to recruit money mules, who are either knowingly or unknowingly helping criminal gangs to launder money.
Those caught face prison sentences of up to 14 years, and are also likely to be banned from holding or opening a bank account …
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Apple increases iPad trade-in values, but mostly only by $5
Apple has increased its iPad trade-in values, with iPad Pro models seeing a $35 increase in the maximum value possible.
However, all other models have seen the upper limit on their trade-in values increased by just $5 …
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Arizona chip plants could make 2nm chips from 2028, claims TSMC
Things haven’t exactly been going to plan with TSMC’s Arizona chip plants, but the company is claiming that the second plant could be making 2nm chips in the US as early as 2028. Previously announced plans talked only of 3nm chips by this date.
However, the Taiwanese government acknowledges that 2nm chip production in Arizona could be delayed to 2029 or 2030 …
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British iPhone users sent alerts of ‘severe high temperatures’ of 39F
A mistake saw British iPhone users yesterday receive a range of severe weather alerts, one of them citing “severe high temperatures” of 39F (4C). Some of the alerts warned of a “significant threat to life” …
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Social media ban for kids – other countries likely to follow
Note: This report contains links to reports about teenage suicides
Australia has followed France in imposing a social media ban for kids, and other countries are expected to follow. The French government is now pushing for an EU-wide ban.
Social media platforms are of course pushing back as they face losing a demographic seen as key to their future, and questions are being raised about how the ban will be enforced …
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GRID slashes prices on iconic tech frames for Black Friday 2024
Following pre-Black Friday sales, GRID – the company known for transforming gadgets into wall art – has unveiled its Black Friday 2024 deals. This year’s Black Friday deals feature significant discounts on some of GRID’s most popular frames, giving tech enthusiasts and nostalgia lovers the perfect opportunity to add a touch of tech history to your home or office decor.
Our friends over at 9to5Toys have all the latest details on the best Black Friday deals.
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AirPods Pro 2 and Beats Studio Pro: two great options for Black Friday 2024
Black Friday 2024 is here, and it’s a great time to buy new gadgets like headphones, which are indispensable for many people. And if you’re considering buying new headphones or earbuds this Black Friday, there are two great options with special discounts: AirPods Pro 2 and Beats Studio Pro.
Our friends over at 9to5Toys have all the latest details on the best Black Friday deals.
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9to5Mac Daily: November 28, 2024 – Tech we’re thankful for with Benjamin Mayo
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.
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NowPlaying for Apple TV encourages you to listen to entire albums
The streaming era has certainly changed the way we listen to music. There are curated playlists, algorithms and many other influences. With this in mind, the developers behind NowPlaying are now launching an Apple TV app, which aims to encourage people to listen to entire albums like in the old days.
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These are the best new MacBook deals for Black Friday: options as low as $599
With Apple Intelligence requiring an M1 chip or newer, it’s never been a better time to buy your first MacBook, or upgrade an older MacBook you’re still holding on to. MacBooks are more affordable than ever in the Apple Silicon era, with the cheapest options starting below $600. Black Friday deals make it a better time than ever to buy a new MacBook without blowing your bank account.
Our friends over at 9to5Toys have all the latest details on the best Black Friday deals.
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The TORRAS Ostand 360 iPhone 16 case just got even better – with stunning new colors!
TORRAS is excited to announce that its popular next-generation Ostand 360 spin stand case for the iPhone 16 series is now available in brand new colors!Don’t miss out on TORRAS’ 15% Black Friday discount on the new iPhone 16 Ostand 360 case.
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Black Friday Week deals: M4 Max MacBook Pro $400 off, Apple Watch Ultra 2 $179 off, Apple Pencil 2 from $37.50, more
We already rounded up all of the most notable price drops now live on Apple gear and accessories this morning, but there’s new deals and some serious showcase offers we want to highlight for today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. You can now score up to $400 off the M4 Max MacBook Pro configs, delivering the lowest prices ever alongside the more affordable models from $1,399. We also spotted the Natural Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 at a sizable $179 off the going rate – the lowest price ever outsid...
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Here’s what a Space Black M4 Mac mini could look like
Space Black has been the hot new Apple color lately, coming to products like the and iPad Pro. However, Apple never released Space Black for the new , and stuck to just silver. Luckily, one Apple enthusiast decided to paint his Mac mini in black, and it looks pretty good…
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FTC going after more scammers after closing major loophole; will help protect seniors
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will now be going after more scammers after it closed a significant loophole in the law.
The agency says the expanded scope of the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) will be of particular benefit to seniors, who disproportionately fall victim to fake tech support calls …
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Severance gets official companion podcast alongside season two release
The popular Apple sci-fi drama Severance is getting an official companion podcast, alongside the release of season two. The podcast will be hosted by the show’s director Ben Stiller, and star Adam Scott (Mark). It will include appearances from other cast members like Britt Lower (Helly), Zach Cherry, as well as the show’s creator Dan Erickson.
The podcast will debut on January 7th, with daily episodes covering each episode of Severance season one. The podcast will continue in weekly insta...
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Best Apple Black Friday deals: Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, more [Updated]
We are now ready to bring together all of the best Black Friday Apple deals into one handy collection for you. There are big-time price drop across just about all of Apple’s latest releases, from the new M4 Macs and the all-new iPad mini 7 to AirPods and more for the biggest shopping event of the season. Those offers are joining a range of discounts on various Apple gear accessories as well as just about every other product category, from smart TVs and e-bikes to gaming gear, smart home, load...
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Rumor Replay: iOS 19, iPhone 17 Pro and Air upgrades, future AirPods Max
This is Rumor Replay, a new weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and commentary. Today: iOS 19 rumors point to a backloaded launch, plus iPhone 17 Pro and Air come into focus, the future of AirPods Max, and more.
Here are this week’s Apple rumors.
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Heartwarming Apple holiday video showcases AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid feature
A heartwarming new Apple holiday video entitled Heartstrings showcases the new hearing aid feature offered by AirPods Pro 2.
It shows the experience of a father being transformed from hearing only muffled sounds as his family opens gifts, sings songs and tells him they love him to being able to clearly hear everyone …
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UK carrier Three supporting RCS for iPhone users from next month
Apple held out for a long time on switching from text messaging to RCS (rich communication services), but finally announced that it would be doing so as part of iOS 18. The move brings many iMessage-like features to text messages between iPhone and Android users.
Mobile carriers also need to support the switch, and UK telco Three has just texted customers to announce that it will be doing so from next month …
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Security Bite: Mosyle identifies new malware loaders written in unconventional languages [Exclusive]
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Zoom offers a further $18M for lying to users about video encryption
Popular video conferencing platform Zoom agreed to pay $85M in compensation back in 2021 after it was revealed that the company lied to users about the type of encryption it offered. It has now offered to pay an $18M fine to the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) in order to settle an investigation into the same security and privacy issue.
Zoom disclosed the offer in a regulatory filing …
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Six years on, has Screen Time made a difference to you and your family? [Poll]
It’s been six years since Apple first introduced Screen Time in iOS 12, allowing us to see just how much time we spend using our phones, while also allowing parents to set limits for their kids. The feature was extended to Macs a year later.
Apple has also introduced additional features intended to make our devices less addictive, but a recent study suggests that our screen usage may be higher than ever …
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Artist turns Apple’s running shoe emoji into a real product
With Apple Intelligence and Genmoji, users can now create their own emoji. Even so, the classic emoji are still available and will certainly never go out of style. The emoji are so popular that one artist has now turned Apple’s running shoe emoji into a real product.
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These 25+ indie apps are offering discounts for Black Friday
It’s Black Friday season once again, meaning it’s the best time of year to save some money. We’ve gathered a list of our favorite indie app deals this holiday season – allowing you to try out something new on your iPhone, all while supporting small, independent app developers. There are 25 apps highlighted here, but there’s even more deals to find, linked at the bottom.
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Microsoft Recall now available in beta – and I believe Apple could do it the right way
Microsoft this year teased a new feature for Windows called “Microsoft Recall,” which essentially captures snapshots of everything that happens on the PC and uses AI to let users quickly find something they’ve forgotten. After much controversy, the feature is now available in beta – and I believe Apple could do something similar on the Mac, but in the right way.
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9to5Mac Daily: November 27, 2024 – AI supercycles, Apple 5G modems
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Ted Lasso’s leads represent these Wizard of Oz characters, per Brett Goldstein
Wicked’s successful film adaptation has brought The Wizard of Oz back into public discourse, and some have noted its parallels found in Ted Lasso. Now, series writer and star Brett Goldstein has set the record straight about the close relationship between the Apple TV+ series and the classic film and book.
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iPad mini 7 proves Apple’s silicon strength in a surprising way, here’s how
Apple silicon has led to significant advancements on the Mac, including the recent M4 models. But some of the best evidence for Apple’s advantages in silicon is found in a surprising and unconventional place: the iPad mini 7.
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iPhone 17 details, smarter Siri roadmap, Apple Black Friday
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Benjamin and Chance debate the appeal of the iPhone 17 Air as more details about the redesigned phone leak out. And Siri is set for more LLM-powered updates, but maybe not until spring 2026. Is that too late for Apple to ever catch up to the state of the art?
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GM’s mission to eliminate Android Auto and CarPlay has been thwarted by this clever third-party kit [Gallery]
GM has made its stance clear on the future of equipping its vehicles with Android Auto and CarPlay. It won’t be. However, a clever third-party kit promises to restore the functionality.
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You can now save up to 60% on premium iPhone, iPad accessories, and even CoverBuddy from MAGEASY
MAGEASY is a leader in the premium accessories market for Apple products, and will be offering some of its best prices ever for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, providing customers with the ultimate value on cases and other accessories for your Apple products.
These deals will be running through December 2nd, and you can also take advantage of some site-wide offers outside of the ones highlighted here, where you can buy any item and save 10%, buy any 2 items and save 20%, and any 3 items for 30...
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Apple in talks to upgrade a sports stadium for live Vision Pro immersive video
Vision Pro users know that immersive video is one of the platform’s strengths, but content has been relatively scarce. Apple is reportedly working on a big project to change that: upgrading a popular sports stadium with the tech necessary for live streaming games in immersive video on Vision Pro.
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Black Friday Week Deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro $300 off, Beats Studio Pro $190 off, Apple Watch Series 10 $329, more
We are now fast approaching the big 2024 Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday proper just beyond that, but the major Black Friday Week sales are and elsewhere and the Apple gear deals are in full force. The AirPods Pro 2 are still sitting down at the best price ever and we have now spotted the starter M4 Pro MacBook Pro models with a sweet $300 price drop across the board alongside ongoing deals on the M4 starting from $1,399. Those deals carry over to a massive $190 price drop on Apple’s Be...
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These two Apple products are popular gifts, but two others lack holiday bump
The holiday season is upon us, and Apple would have you believe that its products make the perfect gifts for your loved ones. A new CIRP report reveals, however, which Apple products tend to get gifted and which ones miss out on a holiday boost.
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Turns out, the AI upgrade ‘supercycle’ isn’t happening with iPhone or Android
AI was supposed to lead to a supercycle of smartphone growth, not just among iPhone users but also Android. But it turns out, that’s simply not a thing yet—at least based on global 2024 smartphone trends. Sales are trending up, but not at all for the reasons you might expect.
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TikTok will ban beauty filters by under 18s over mental health impact
TikTok has announced that it is responding to new legislation in the UK and EU by introducing a ban on the use of beauty filters by those aged under 18. The ban will be implemented worldwide …
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ISPs offer such excellent customer service they don’t need regulating, say ISPs
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last month announced a review of the customer service offered by ISPs (internet service providers), stating that this was often so poor it made it hard for consumers to switch providers.
But ISPs have responded through a lobbying group, claiming that they offer “effective and user-friendly” customer service and therefore new regulations are not needed …
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FTC expresses concern about software updates for smart devices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expressed concern over lack of manufacturer commitment to software updates for smart devices, citing the risk that security flaws won’t be fixed, or that products will cease to function altogether.
This echoes concerns we’ve been raising for the past couple of years about us never really owning the smart products we buy …
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Microsoft Office AI training report is based on a misunderstanding, says the company
A tweet claiming that Microsoft Office uses the content of customer documents to train its AI systems raised a lot of eyebrows, but the tech giant says that it’s a simple misunderstanding.
A Linux account with hundreds of thousands of followers tweeted the claim …
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Apple has been working on Vision Pro since at least 2008
Apple is noted for taking its time when it comes to entering new product categories, but a 2008 patent shows that the company had been working on Vision Pro for at least 15 years before it finally launched.
Both the patent drawing and the description of the device are remarkably consistent with the product that finally launched in 2024 …
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Apple again supporting World Aids Day, donating $5 for every qualifying purchase
Apple is again supporting World Aids Day on December 1st, and will be donating $5 for every qualifying purchase between November 29 and December 8.
This will be the 18th year in which Apple has supported The Global Fund, which seeks to fight HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria …
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ChatGPT for iOS adds new shortcut for using SearchGPT
As we reported last month, OpenAI has finally launched SearchGPT, which is essentially a search engine developed by OpenAI that uses artificial intelligence to find and combine the best results from the web. And with the latest ChatGPT update for iOS, it’s now easier to use SearchGPT.
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Dreame’s smart home vacuums are more affordable than ever this Black Friday
Dreame Technology is a leading brand for smart cleaning solutions, both in the form of robot vacuums and typical vacuum cleaners. For their Black Friday sale, its offering large discounts on a number of its smart cleaning products, making it a better time than ever to pick up a new vacuum for your household.
Until December 2nd, you can score great savings on Dreame’s vacuums – and can save an additional 5% off using our exclusive promo code for our readers, DM9to55off.
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Here’s everything we know so far about Apple’s 5G modem
It’s been a long time since Apple has been working on its own 5G modem. However, development is taking much longer than the company expected – but recent evidence suggests that we’ll see Apple’s first 5G modem next year. Read on as we detail everything we know so far about it.
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Apple’s app acquisition record hints at a bright future for Pixelmator
Apple bought Pixelmator earlier this fall, in a rare occurrence of the company buying an existing app. Though questions about its plans abound, looking at Apple’s app acquisition history points to a bright future ahead for Pixelmator.
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Drake makes wild claim that Apple was paid to ‘purposely misdirect’ Siri requests toward rival Kendrick Lamar’s song
Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud appears to have no end in sight, and now Apple is unwittingly getting pulled into the complicated affair thanks to a possible Siri malfunction and Apple Music.
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9to5Mac Daily: November 26, 2024 – iPhone 17 Pro design rumors, more
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.
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Here’s everything coming from Apple this December, and what not to expect
The year is coming to a close, but December will still bring a variety of new Apple releases. Software and services will especially be highlights. Here’s what’s coming soon, and what isn’t.
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Mercedes-Benz unveils all-new Apple Watch app
Mercedes-Benz has announced a new Apple Watch app with a wide range of functionality. The app is available today and includes real-time vehicle information, the ability to lock and unlock your car, and more.
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Black Friday Week Deals: AirPods Pro 2 hit insane $154 low, iPad mini 7 $99 off, black Apple Watch Ultra 2 best price ever, more
Amazon’s roll onwards alongside the now live Best Buy event and Walmart’s official primetime sale, but we have some fresh new price drops, and there are some seriously notable deals here folks. First and foremost, Apple’s latest AirPods Pro 2 are siting at a wild $154 shipped – this is the lowest price we have ever tracked on the $249 flagship buds. That deal joins a nearly $100 price drop on the brand new iPad mini 7 as well as the best price we have seen to date on the black Apple Wat...
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Hands-on: Apple exclusive Corsair K65 Plus keyboard and M75 Wireless mouse
You may have noticed that cool mechanical keyboard and gaming mouse in Apple’s fun advert. It turns out that’s limited edition Corsair gaming hardware available exclusively from Apple. 9to5Mac recently got the chance to go hands-on with the K65 Plus keyboard and M75 Wireless mouse in Corsair’s Apple-exclusive white.
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AirPods Max have a unique status among Apple products, and it’s not a good one
AirPods Max have a lot to offer. Their price tag may be high, but if you’re looking for over-ear headphones made by Apple, there’s plenty to love about AirPods Max. However, despite their strengths, AirPods Max also hold a unique status among Apple products that’s not so great.
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An Apple security camera could recognize people even if their face isn’t visible
A recent report suggested we might see an Apple security camera launch in 2026, and more than 80% of you said you’d be likely to buy one.
We argued that we can expect Apple Intelligence features to be included, and a newly-granted patent backs that view …
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BLUETTI’s Black Friday deals can bring power to all your 2025 adventures
The year is coming to a close, and many of us are thinking about plans for 2025. If those plans involve any trips outdoors, away from the power grid, you’ll want to check out BLUETTI’s Black Friday deals on portable power stations and more. Their 48-hour flash deals with up to 57% off will be ending soon, with 9to5Mac readers getting a special discount rate.
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Reported iPhone 17 Air compromises tell us a lot about Apple’s thinking
We’ve known for some time that the iPhone 17 Air will require compromises to pull off the ultra-thin design, but a new report yesterday suggests buyers may be sacrificing even more than we thought.
That Apple is willing to pare back the device so severely tells us a lot about the company’s thinking – and not just about this specific model …
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11,000 US and Canadian Starbucks stores hit by ransomware attack; UK supermarkets too
Some 11,000 Starbucks stores in North America have been hit by a ransomware attack on one of its largest IT providers. Two UK supermarket chains have also been affected by the security breach, and car-maker Ford says it is trying to determine whether its own operations have been affected …
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App Store anti-steering rules declared illegal in Brazil, in latest antitrust ruling
Apple’s App Store anti-steering rules have been declared illegal in Brazil, in the latest antitrust ruling against the company. This means Apple can no longer ban developers from linking to their own websites to sell in-app content like books, movies, music, and games.
The Cupertino company has already been required to allow third-party app stores in the EU, and to allow US developers to sell in-app content outside of the App Store …
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China tries to exert control over Apple Intelligence launch there
A top government official has warned that an Apple Intelligence launch in China would be a “difficult and long process” unless the iPhone maker partners with a local AI company. Working with a Chinese company would instead be “simple and straightforward.”
Apple had reportedly been exploring using its own generative AI models in China, but a top regulator has strongly implied that this wouldn’t be in the Cupertino company’s best interests …
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Apple @ Work Podcast: Digital signage on Apple TV check-in
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9to5Mac Daily: November 25, 2024 – iPhone 17 Air latest, iOS 19 rumors
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.
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Instagram rolling out Find My Friends-like feature for sharing live location
Apple’s Find My Friends (which is now integrated into the Find My app) lets you share your location in real time with other people. Soon, Instagram users will have access to a similar feature to share their location with friends and family right from the social network.
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MagicMiles is an app that helps you create travel itineraries using AI
Traveling is one of my favorite activities, but organizing a good trip can be quite complicated – especially when it comes to a new destination. Thankfully, there’s a new app called MagicMiles that helps you create entire travel itineraries using AI.
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Next-gen CarPlay assets found in public database as launch draws near
Apple’s next generation of CarPlay keeps showing signs of life. Not long ago, we saw new CarPlay icons debut in a recent iOS 18.2 beta, and now some fresh next-gen CarPlay assets have turned up in a public online database.
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Apple Frames shortcut updated with support for latest iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
Federico Viticci at MacStories has unveiled a new version of his Apple Frames shortcut. As we highlighted last week, Federico battled some frustrating technical challenges in getting this up and running…
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iPhone 16 Pro battery life has officially passed my biggest test
One of the iPhone 16 Pro upgrades that’s gone under the radar is its battery life improvements. Though Apple hasn’t put much marketing focus on the new model’s battery upgrades, this year is the first that the iPhone’s battery has finally hit a tipping point for me.
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Threads testing option to let users choose which feed they want to see by default
As we reported last week, Threads has begun to globally roll out Custom Feeds based on specific topics. And Meta seems to be really listening to users recently, as the company is now testing an option to let users set which feed they want to see by default.
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PSA: iOS 18.2’s Apple Mail redesign isn’t coming to the iPad or Mac just yet
iOS 18.2 will be here very soon, and in addition to a bunch of powerful new Apple Intelligence features, the update also brings a big redesign to the Mail app. But there’s an important detail you should know: the redesign is currently limited to the iPhone only. It won’t be coming to the iPad and Mac just yet.
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Black Friday Week Deals: M4 iPad Pro $200 off, M4 MacBook Pro $1,399, black USB-C Magic Mouse, Home Key locks, more
While Amazon’s might have begun last week, we are now officially just four days away from this year’s biggest shopping event of the year. That said, things have gotten off to a very early start this year with new all-time lows now live on the latest M4 MacBook Pros at up to $300 off alongside between $150 and $200 off just about every M4 iPad Pro configuration, and the very first deal on Apple’s new black USB-C Magic Mouse. Down below you’ll also find the best prices to date on the new ...
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iPhone SE 4 release date: When to expect Apple’s powerful upgrade
Apple recently launched its flagship iPhone 16 line with a heavy focus on Apple Intelligence. But another new iPhone is coming soon, offering some of the same modern tech but at a much lower cost. Here’s when to expect the iPhone SE 4.
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Discovering music with Apple Music: from Autoplay to on tour
Apple Music, for me, is about much more than renting access to my favorite songs. The best case scenario for Apple Music, in my experience, is when it guides me to discovering my next favorite album or musician. After School Radio still does it for me, and access through Apple Podcasts is helpful for easily keeping up with the show.
More recently, it was just letting Apple Music recommend music after playing an album from my library. Within a matter of months, I went from first hearing this s...
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Report: iPhone 17 Pro will ditch titanium for aluminum as part of ‘significant design changes’
Apple is planning some big changes for its iPhone 17 lineup. While most rumors have focused on the expected iPhone 17 Air, a new report outlines ‘significant design changes’ coming to the full lineup, especially the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max.
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Report: iPhone 17 Air prototypes between 5 and 6mm thick, will lack mmWave 5G and second speaker
A new report from The Information today once again highlights Apple’s work on an ultra-thin “iPhone 17 Air” set to launch next year. According to the report, iPhone 17 Air prototypes are between 5 and 6 millimeters thick, a dramatic reduction compared to the iPhone 16 at 7.8 mm.
This focus on making the device as thin as possible has reportedly put Apple engineers in several predicaments…
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Tim Cook and 20 other CEOs met China’s premier to discuss potential issues with Trump plans
Apple CEO Tim Cook and more than 20 other chief execs met China’s premier today to discuss potential trade disruption once Trump takes office in January.
However, the report makes it sound like the meeting didn’t achieve much, with some saying it felt scripted and didn’t discuss specific plans …
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Apple TV+ Wolfs sequel has been canceled, director says
The most viewed Apple TV+ movie ever, Wolfs, is no longer getting a sequel. Despite the original’s success, the next installment has reportedly been canceled.
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MagSafe Monday: Baseus Qi2 Battery Pack is my new favorite MagSafe battery because of this one simple feature
has been on a roll lately with some new products. I recently tried the company’s new Qi2 Certified 15W for Magsafe Battery Pack and was blown away. It brings a couple of table stakes features for me, but it adds another that I love and don’t remember seeing in a MagSafe battery. Read on to see what it is and why it would make a great stocking stuffer for Christmas.
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Apple unveils 2024 App Store Awards finalists
Apple has unveiled the app and game finalists for the 2024 App Store awards. Apple says these finalists represent “developers who delivered the highest levels of user experience, design, and innovation.”
Head below for the full list…
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iPhone 16 DXOMARK camera tests rank the base model #20, against #4 for the Pro Max
Following tests of the Pro Max model back in September, the base model iPhone 16 DXOMARK camera results are out, and the smartphone has been ranked #20.
The organization notes that while the camera hardware is almost identical to the base model iPhone 15, software improvements have seen it score better in several areas …
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Other CEOs want to copy Tim Cook’s Trump strategy, and it couldn’t be simpler
A new report suggests that CEOs of other US companies plan to copy Tim Cook’s Trump strategy in order to lobby the incoming administration.
The report suggests that Cook developed the world’s simplest approach to interacting with Trump, noting that the strategy paid off for Apple …
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These 15 Apple products were discontinued this fall
Apple’s had a very eventful fall, with a jam packed September event, an iPad mini 7 launch in mid October, followed up by an “exciting week of announcements” at the end of the month.
With all of those new product announcements, there were also a number of discontinuations of older products, meaning they’re no longer available to purchase from the Apple Store. However, there’s still good deals to find on last gen products from third parties.
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Apple reportedly postponing a ‘larger-than-usual’ number of upcoming iOS 19 features
According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple has reportedly postponed a high number of iOS 19 features for a later iOS 19.4 release, meaning we potentially won’t get our hands on them until spring 2026.
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Gurman: Apple has no ‘meaningful’ AirPods Max plans after USB-C refresh
According to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter, Apple has no ‘meaningful’ plans to refresh after the introduction of the USB-C model earlier this year. If you were waiting for a bigger refresh with a newer chip, improved noise cancellation, or anything else – you’re out of luck.
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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pestle’ is the ultimate recipe manager, and it just got a big update
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.
Pestle is a recipe manager for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. It offers a number of unique features, including the ability to easily import recipes from anywhere, meal planning features, and more. It makes every recipe easily achievable.
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Google Maps app showing incident reports from Waze
