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HomeKit Weekly: WELOVE releases the first Matter-enabled air purifier

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Air purifiers are fantastic products to have in your home to ensure that your air is clean, and having them in HomeKit makes them even better. There are several on the market today, but WELOVE (part of the AiDot family) has just released…

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Xbox users can now redeem a 3-month free trial of Apple TV+

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For a limited time, Microsoft is partnering with Apple to offer Xbox owners a free 3-month trial of Apple TV+, Apple’s video streaming service. To redeem the offer, simply open the TV app on your Xbox console.

EU to approve Apple’s iPhone NFC chip policy changes, will allow competitors to Apple Pay

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The EU commission is set to approve Apple’s previously-announced policy changes regarding access to the NFC chip on the iPhone, with the view of increasing competition in the contactless payments market. The commission’s decision will be…

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24-inch M3 iMac starts from $1,199, plus Anker MagSafe gear and Satechi Mac accessories

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Friday’s best deals come headlined by Apple’s new 24-inch M3 iMac, which starts from $1,199. It comes joined by the 9to5-favorite Anker MagGo Cube 15W MagSafe Charger at $112 and Satechi’s new USB-C Dual Dock Stand for MacBooks at $120.…

Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store in China [U: Signal and Telegram]

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Update: Both Signal and Telegram have been removed at China’s insistence as well. Apple statement in story.

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Netflix subscribers hit 270M – but company won’t reveal them from now on

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The number of Netflix subscribers increased by 9.3M last quarter, to hit 270M globally – way higher than analysts had expected. However, the company says that it won’t (normally) reveal subscriber numbers in future …

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Cops were allowed to force a suspect to use thumbprint to unlock phone, says court

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Police officers were allowed to force a suspect to use his thumbprint to unlock his phone, according to a federal court ruling.

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Best Buy Vision Pro app lets you see TVs, furniture, and more in your home

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A new Best Buy Vision Pro app uses augmented reality to let you see how things like big-screen TVs, furniture, kitchen appliances, and more would look in your home.

Elizabeth Warren on green texts: Apple is ruining relationships

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Senator Elizabeth Warren has tweeted a somewhat bizarre one-minute video in which she says that green texts are “ruining relationships” and that this is “just one of the dirty tactics that Apple uses to keep a stranglehold on the…

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HomePod with LCD display again corroborated by leaked part

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Apple is rumored to be working on a new HomePod with a touchscreen LCD display on top, and we’ve already seen some images of this unreleased device floating around the web. Now Apple product collector Kosutami is back with a new image…

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New Adobe Express app with Firefly AI now available on the iOS App Store

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Adobe on Thursday officially launched its new Adobe Express app with Firefly AI for iOS and Android. This version of the app has been available to beta testers for some time, and can now be downloaded by anyone. Read on as we detail…

Thursday, Apr 18

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9to5Mac Daily: April 18, 2024 – M4 Macs timeline, iPhone 16 camera rumors

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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.

Review: Astropad Rock Paper Pencil v2, the pen-on-paper iPad upgrade gets even better

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Last year Astropad launched its impressive Rock Paper Pencil kit for iPad that delivers a reusable/removable matte screen protector plus a ballpoint-style Apple Pencil tip for a real pen-on-paper experience. This year the company delivered…

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You can finally play checkers on Apple Vision Pro

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Game Room is one of the best experiences on Apple Vision Pro, especially with newly introduced spatial Personas. The latest update to the Apple Arcade game introduces one of the most popular classics: checkers.

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Apple Watch fall detection helps rescue cyclist after crash during downpour

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Apple Watch is a must-have accessory for every cyclist. That’s become time and again it has proven critical for helping cyclists after a crash. Eric Zollinger from New York is the latest wearer to know firsthand.

How to turn off iPhone WiFi auto-join for public and carrier networks

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Have you noticed your iPhone jump onto a WiFi network when you’re away from home without asking first? Or maybe you want to check what networks your iPhone is auto-joining? Follow along for how to turn off iPhone WiFi auto-join for public…

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Meta working on travel mode for using Quest headsets during flights after Vision Pro launches with feature

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Today I learned two things. First, apparently Meta Quest headsets don’t work on planes? I guess Apple knew to prioritize that feature for Vision Pro. And second, support is reportedly on the way. Add this to the list of ways competition…

Thursday’s best deals have 12.9-inch iPad Pro from $1,029, Apple Watch Series 9 at $265 off, Anker gear, more

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A spring refresh may be around the corner, but in the meantime, you can save on Apple’s latest 12.9-inch iPad Pros from $1,029. It comes joined by a chance to save $265 on a stainless steel Apple Watch Series 9 and the first discount on…

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12.9-inch iPad Air will use same display technology as current larger iPad Pro

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Ross Young of DSCC has great news for potential 12.9-inch iPad Air buyers. According to Young, the newly introduced larger iPad Air will use the same display technology as the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

Smart MagSafe wallet could alert you if you leave a card behind

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A smart MagSafe wallet could alert you if you leave a card behind after using it in a store, thanks to a simple approach described in a new Apple patent application.

Want to do more with AirPods Pro 2? Try these 5 features

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Apple delivered a solid update to its best wireless earbuds with the launch of . Apple has since turned it up to 11 with five more features added to gen-two AirPods Pro.

iOS 18: What I want from Siri + AI

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Apple will reveal its AI cards on June 10 at WWDC, and Siri is surely going to be a key component. Generally, people want Siri to get good. You can’t just replace Siri intelligence with generative AI, however, but the two technologies make…

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US-made chips will cost Apple more, despite govt subsidies

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Apple has pledged to buy US-made chips once TSMC’s Arizona plants come online, but the company may have to pay more for them.

AirPlay streaming launches today on TVs at IHG hotels and resorts

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Beginning today, more than sixty IHG Hotels & Resorts locations will support the new iOS 17 AirPlay feature, allowing guests to easily stream to the TV in their hotel with no additional hardware required.

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Latest romance scam tactic uses two phones with face-swap app

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Romance scams are getting a whole lot more convincing with the latest tactic: using two phones, one running a face-swap app, to conduct live video calls with victims …

Apple touts halving emissions and increased recycling rates in 2024 environmental progress report

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Apple has an ambitious goal to create a fully carbon neutral value chain for its products by 2030, and every year it charts its progress in its annual Environmental Progress Report. The 2024 report published today highlights a milestone…

100,000 iPhones stolen instead of scrapped; Apple accused of shredding usable devices

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Almost 100,000 iPhones which Apple paid a contractor to scrap were instead stolen and shipped off to China, according to an in-depth report.

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Apple Singapore campus getting two more buildings for new AI work

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We’re expecting 2024 to be the year Apple builds generative AI features into iOS 18, and the company has announced a $250M investment to support ongoing work in this field. The Apple Singapore campus is growing from one building to three,…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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MLB breaks its Mac app, pulls it from the App Store instead of fixing it

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One of the many great benefits of Apple Silicon is the ability to run iPhone and iPad apps on the Mac. For baseball fans, this meant support for using the iPad version of the MLB app on macOS.

9to5Mac Daily: April 17, 2024 – iOS 17.5 beta 2, next-gen iPhone SE

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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.