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Get Wondershare’s dr.fone iOS toolkit app for Mac 40% off for Black Friday

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Wondershare’s dr.fone offers iPhone and iPad users a full software suite that goes beyond the iOS management that’s possible with iTunes/Finder in macOS. Features include data recovery, erasing/restoring all or just parts of your data, system repair, restoring social media apps, getting around your device’s Lock screen, and more. Thanks to Wondershare for sponsoring 9to5Mac. Read on for more details about the  40% off Black Friday deal as well a shot at winning the full iOS dr.fone 10 Toolkit for free . more… The post Get Wondershare’s dr.fone iOS toolkit app for Mac 40% off for Black Friday appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/30/wondershare-dr-fone-black-friday/

Totallee’s super thin iPhone cases now 25% off for Black Friday/Cyber Monday

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Totallee has been making high-quality, ultra thin iPhone cases since 2013. They are one of your best options if you’re looking for a thin case to protect your iPhone without adding bulk. Their cases are designed to be as minimalistic as possible and completely branding free. From now until December 8th, totallee is offering all 9to5Mac readers 25% off its cases for Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Get an exclusive 25% off all Totallee super thin cases with code 9TO5HOLIDAYS Totallee offers 3 different styles: matte, transparent and leather. Head below for a quick overview of the whole collection : more… The post Totallee’s super thin iPhone cases now 25% off for Black Friday/Cyber Monday appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/30/totallees-super-thin-iphone-cases-now-25-off-for-black-friday-cyber-monday/

Which iPhone should I buy? Comparing Apple’s current smartphone lineup [Video]

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Apple currently sells four different iPhone models, with the two bookend models — the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 8 available in both large and small sizes. With so much variety, it may be confusing as to which iPhone is best for you or someone you plan on buying one for. In this hands-on video walkthrough, I share my opinion and answers to the question: W hich iPhone should I buy? more… The post Which iPhone should I buy? Comparing Apple’s current smartphone lineup [Video] appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/30/which-iphone-should-i-buy-comparing-apples-current-smartphone-lineup-video/

9to5Mac Gift Guide: Christmas gift ideas for IT professionals

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IT professionals are known for having all of the latest technology products, so they can be hard to buy for during the Christmas season. In my Apple @ Work post for this week, I want to run through a handful of products that would make for an excellent Christmas gift ideas for the IT professionals in your life. more… The post 9to5Mac Gift Guide: Christmas gift ideas for IT professionals appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/30/christmas-gift-ideas-for-it-professionals/

Apple Watch Siri awkwardly interrupts on-air meteorologist and contradicts his forecast

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Earlier this month, Apple Watch fall detection made a humorous appearance on James Corden’s The Late Late Show when it was unexpectedly triggered by a guest in the audience. Following that, Siri on Apple Watch recently made an unplanned appearance on a BBC broadcast this week after a meteorologist accidentally activated the assistant. more… The post Apple Watch Siri awkwardly interrupts on-air meteorologist and contradicts his forecast appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/30/apple-watch-siri-meteorologist/

Apple offering extended Apple News+ three-month free trial for a limited time

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For a limited time, Apple has started offering a three-month free trial of Apple News+ to new subscribers. This is up from the regular free trial period of one month, and matches the trial offered for new Apple Music subscribers. more… The post Apple offering extended Apple News+ three-month free trial for a limited time appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/30/apple-news-plus-three-month-trial/

Review: Ekster smart wallets offer Siri and great storage with sleek designs

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Ekster wasn’t on my radar until just about a month ago when I got to test out the company’s smart wallets and I’ve found myself very impressed with the design, build quality, and functionality of the offerings. Read on for our full review of Ekster’s smart wallets and what sets them apart from the rest of the market. And, yep, the company is also doing a Black Friday promotion with a 40% off deal . more… The post Review: Ekster smart wallets offer Siri and great storage with sleek designs appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/29/ekster-siri-smart-wallets-review/

Top 10 Black Friday deals still available

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The dusk of Black Friday is upon us, but there are still plenty of great deals out there to be had. Our staff here at 9to5Toys has been working around the clock to bring you all the best offers across every category. However, time is ticking down, and now it’s time to turn our attention to the 10 best Black Friday deals still alive. Hit the jump for all of our top picks. more… The post Top 10 Black Friday deals still available appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5toys.com/2019/11/29/top-10-black-friday-deals-2019/

Hyper Black Friday offers 30% off sitewide on USB-C hubs, wireless chargers, battery packs & more

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Our friends at HYPER have officially kicked off their Black Friday sale. Get 30% off sitewide  with free US shipping on the company’s best-selling  USB-C hubs ,  wireless chargers ,  battery packs ,  cables  and  more . There are also  doorbuster deals that offer even deeper discounts up to 80% off, including: HyperDrive Wireless Charger 8-in-1 USB-C Hub  ($100 off) – $49.99 HyperDrive DUO 7-in-2 USB-C Hub for MacBook Pro/Air  ($40 off) – Now $49.99 HyperDrive PRO 8-in-2 USB-C Hub for MacBook Pro/Air  ($50 off) – Now $69.99 HyperDrive SOLO 7-in-1 USB-C Hub for laptops/tablets  ($40 off) – Now $39.99 HyperDrive ULTIMATE 11-in-1 USB-C Hub  ($40 off) – Now $79.99 HyperDrive POWER 9-in-1 USB-C Hub  ($40 off) – $59.99 Head below for a look at a few of our picks from the sale: more… The post Hyper Black Friday offers 30% off sitewide on USB-C hubs, wireless chargers, battery packs & more appeared first on ...

How to get AirPods Pro ear tip replacements

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Have you lost or ripped one of your AirPods Pro ear tips? Or maybe you just want to have an extra set on hand? Follow along for how to order AirPods Pro ear tip replacements for just a couple of bucks in a few simple steps. more… The post How to get AirPods Pro ear tip replacements appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/29/how-to-get-airpods-pro-ear-tip-replacements/

All of the best iOS/Mac app and game deals for Black Friday 2019

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We have been tracking one of the largest collections of Black Friday iOS apps and games in recent memory. That’s on top of just about all of the most popular Mac apps from Adobe Elements software and Parallels Desktop 15 to Fantastical 2, Pixelmator Pro, and so many more. While many of the most notable offers went live a few days (or more) ahead of Black Friday , just about everything is still available for at least the rest of today. Down below you’ll find a curated selection of the best iOS and Mac games, productivity apps and much more at big-time discounts. more… The post All of the best iOS/Mac app and game deals for Black Friday 2019 appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5toys.com/2019/11/29/black-friday-ios-apps/

Hands-on: Free vector graphics iOS app Vectornator comes to the Mac [Video]

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Vectornator is a popular and free vector graphics app for iPhone and iPad that we’ve showed you before . Now, a million downloads on iOS later, the app is coming to Mac to bring the platform to all your Apple devices (except for Apple Watch of course) and it’s remaining free for all to download on Mac along with the iOS apps. Check out our video hands-on with the new Vectornator for Mac app below: more… The post Hands-on: Free vector graphics iOS app Vectornator comes to the Mac [Video] appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/29/vectornator-for-mac/

Apple shares App Store Connect holiday schedule, closed from Dec. 23-27

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As is tradition, Apple has detailed the App Store Connect schedule during the holidays with developers needing to plan new app submissions and updates around the planned downtime. more… The post Apple shares App Store Connect holiday schedule, closed from Dec. 23-27 appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/29/app-store-connect-holiday-schedule/

Problematic Smartphone Usage now a psychiatric disorder; 23% of kids affected

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Problematic Smartphone Usage — or smartphone addiction — is now being viewed as a psychiatric disorder, with an average of 23% of kids and young adults found to suffer from it. Researchers at King’s College London carried out a meta-analysis of more than 40 studies, which variously found that anything from 10% to 30% of children, teenagers and young adults aged up to 25 were afflicted… more… The post Problematic Smartphone Usage now a psychiatric disorder; 23% of kids affected appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/29/problematic-smartphone-usage/

9to5Mac Gift Guide: Must-have travel tech that‘s useful for everyday use

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It can be easy to pick up tech products and accessories that end up serving a single purpose or don’t end up being used as much as you imagined. That’s even truer during the holidays when discounts and deals abound. In the spirit of high functionality and usefulness, let’s take a look at some of the best travel tech out there that you or your loved ones will also find valuable for everyday use at home or the office. more… The post 9to5Mac Gift Guide: Must-have travel tech that‘s useful for everyday use appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/29/9to5mac-gift-guide-must-have-travel-tech-thats-useful-for-everyday-use/

Microsoft Remote Desktop app for iOS updated with several new features

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Microsoft Remote Desktop is a service that allows users to access and use their computer through another device, such as an iPhone or iPad. The iOS app, which had been abandoned for over a year, was updated this week with several new features, including support for recently released Apple devices and also Dark Mode compatibility on iOS 13. more… The post Microsoft Remote Desktop app for iOS updated with several new features appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/29/microsoft-remote-desktop-app-for-ios-updated-with-several-new-features/

MacBook Pro Diary: A forced repair leading to a rethink about my next Mac

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I’ve finally been forced into arranging the keyboard replacement I’ve been deferring forever , and that has led me to think about my next Mac. But let’s start at the beginning… My 2016 MacBook Pro has long been suffering from the infamous butterfly keyboard glitches. I get double-characters for B and P, and both spacebar and CMD keys are unreliable. These things would have long since driven me nuts but for two factors… more… The post MacBook Pro Diary: A forced repair leading to a rethink about my next Mac appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/29/my-next-mac/

Apple Store Black Friday promotion live in the United States, get a gift card up to $200 value

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Apple’s Black Friday shopping event is now live in the United States . Don’t go celebrating too much — the deals aren’t the best. Apple is giving away up to $200 in gift cards with select purchases (that excludes newer hardware like AirPods Pro or 16-inch MacBook Pro ). Check out the latest offers on 9to5Toys for the best deals from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. more… The post Apple Store Black Friday promotion live in the United States, get a gift card up to $200 value appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/29/apple-store-black-friday-promotion-live-in-the-united-states-get-a-gift-card-up-to-200-value/

Hands-on with the closest wireless charger we may see to AirPower, now in black

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After Apple canceled AirPower , another company picked up the idea and brought something very similar to market a few months later called AirUnleashed. With the same design as AirPower and wireless charging for three devices, including Apple Watch, AirUnleashed likely hit a number of checkboxes for Apple customers. Now the company is back with a limited black edition and we’ve been able to test it out. more… The post Hands-on with the closest wireless charger we may see to AirPower, now in black appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/28/airpower-clone-airunleashed-black-edition/

Get up to 50% off exclusive Nanoleaf HomeKit lighting bundles for Black Friday

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For readers looking to light up more than the tree this holiday season, Nanoleaf– the HomeKit smart lighting company– has released a ton of exclusive Black Friday deal bundles . 9to5Mac readers can save up to 50% off Nanoleaf bundles now. And if you know Nanoleaf, you know this a great deal for its award-winning ambient lighting kits. Exclusive bundles: 15% off to 30% off Gifter Pack BOGOs (9 Panel Starter Kits): Buy one, get the second 50% off Head below for more on Nanoleaf’s deal bundles and latest features. more… The post Get up to 50% off exclusive Nanoleaf HomeKit lighting bundles for Black Friday appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/28/best-black-friday-homekit-deals-nanoleaf/

Comment: Apple and app developers, please fix your small but annoying bugs

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Not quite a feature request, but a small favor I’d ask of Apple and third-party app developers alike: please set aside some time to fix your small but annoying bugs. It’s the thing that would probably make the biggest difference to my day-to-day experience of Apple devices. Not because any of the bugs I’m discussing are major ones, but because they cause me minor but persistent irritation for months or even years … more… The post Comment: Apple and app developers, please fix your small but annoying bugs appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/28/small-but-annoying-bugs/

iOS and macOS tips and tricks to assist friends and family during Thanksgiving

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It’s Thanksgiving in the United States, and many of us are getting ready to spend time with family, watch some American football, relax, and get ready to hunt for Black Friday deals ahead of the Christmas shopping season. One of the timeless traditions for a lot of us Apple fans around the holidays is a technology tune-up for the family and friends you only see once a year. You’ll get the random questions about iCloud storage, contact syncing, sharing calendars, and iOS updates. As we kick off the holiday season, here is a list of things I do for Thanksgiving tech support when spending time with family. more… The post iOS and macOS tips and tricks to assist friends and family during Thanksgiving appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/28/thanksgiving-tech-support/

Apple’s Black Friday deals go live in Australia: free gift card with select iPhone, iPad, AirPods and Mac purchases

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Apple’s Black Friday shopping event is now live in Australia , which gives a glimpse of what we can expect to see around the world when Apple’s promotions begin in the United States on Friday. As expected , Apple is giving gift cards of value up to $200 USD ($320 AUD) with select older iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, AirPods, Apple Watch and Mac purchases. more… The post Apple’s Black Friday deals go live in Australia: free gift card with select iPhone, iPad, AirPods and Mac purchases appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/28/apple-black-friday-australia/

Turn your iPhone into a click wheel iPod Classic with ‘nice throwback’ app

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A designer/developer has created an iPhone app that recreates the UI of a click wheel iPod Classic, right down to haptic feedback and click sounds … more… The post Turn your iPhone into a click wheel iPod Classic with ‘nice throwback’ app appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/28/click-wheel-ipod-classic/

Red Apple Store logos mark run-up to World AIDS Day on Dec 1st

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Apple is once again marking World AIDS Day through red Apple Store logos. Some stores with illuminated logos are switching them to a red color, while other stores have red window decals applied. Some of the decals are just the logo, while others promote (RED) purchases … more… The post Red Apple Store logos mark run-up to World AIDS Day on Dec 1st appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/28/red-apple-store-logos/

Apple TV+ Guide: Here are all the Apple TV shows and movies available now

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Apple TV+ offers exclusive Apple original TV shows and movies in 4K HDR quality. You can watch across all of your screens and pick up where you left off on any device. Apple TV+ costs $4.99 per month. Here’s every Apple original television show and movie available now on Apple TV+, as well as the latest trailers … more… The post Apple TV+ Guide: Here are all the Apple TV shows and movies available now appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/28/apple-tv-plus-tv-shows-movies-guide/

Jony Ive removed from Apple executive leadership page as he officially departs the company

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Apple today updated the executive leadership page , removing the biography page for Jony Ive, ex- Chief Design Officer ( via MacGeneration ). As announced in a statement earlier this year , Ive’s departure would see Evans Hankey become the new head of the design group (some have since criticized Hankey for being more of a manager than creative designer) as VP of Industrial Design alongside software design chief Alan Dye, VP of Human Interface Design. Interestingly, Apple has not included either of their bios on the leadership page which leaves the page absent of any design-focused executive representation. more… The post Jony Ive removed from Apple executive leadership page as he officially departs the company appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/28/jony-ive-removed-from-apple-executive-leadership-page-as-he-officially-departs-the-company/

Bowers & Wilkins launches new P Series wireless headphones

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Bowers & Wilkins has just launched its brand new P Series wireless headphones including new premium PX7 over-ear and PX5 on-ear models alongside new wireless PI3 and PI4 in-ear headphones. Head below for a look at the full new collection: more… The post Bowers & Wilkins launches new P Series wireless headphones appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/27/best-wireless-headphones-bowers-wilkins-p-series/

Hands-on: Fuse’s new cable management lineup covers every Apple device [Deal]

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Fuse first made a name for itself with a clever reel called the Side Winder to tame messy MacBook chargers/cables and offer a seamless user experience. Now the company has launched a fresh product lineup that covers every Apple device from iPhone and iPad chargers and Lightning cables to EarPods and Apple Watch, as well as USB-C MacBook chargers and even cables from other companies. Follow along for a look at all these handy cable tamers. And the company is also doing a 30% off launch/Black Friday promo . more… The post Hands-on: Fuse’s new cable management lineup covers every Apple device [Deal] appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/27/fuse-apple-device-cable-management-review/

[Update: iPhone 11 FREE, more] Best iPhone Black Friday deals: $700 in Walmart gift cards, $200 Target, more

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This year, we’re expecting the annual Black Friday sales to bring some of the best deals on iPhone we’ll see all year. All of the top retailers, like Amazon , Walmart , Best Buy , and Target are set to offer substantial discounts on Apple’s flagship smartphones. Specifically, you should expect major gift card offers on the latest iPhones and big price cuts on some older iPhone models. Stay updated on all the best iPhone Black Friday deals below… more… The post [Update: iPhone 11 FREE, more] Best iPhone Black Friday deals: $700 in Walmart gift cards, $200 Target, more appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/27/best-iphone-black-friday-deals/

Twitter walks back inactive account deletion policy over concerns about deceased users

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Twitter announced a new policy yesterday that planned to remove accounts that have been inactive for six months or more  with the goal “to present more accurate, credible information people can trust across Twitter.” However, concerns were quickly raised about how the new policy would impact customers who have passed away . more… The post Twitter walks back inactive account deletion policy over concerns about deceased users appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/27/twitter-walks-back-inactive-account-deletion-policy-over-concerns-about-deceased-users/

Stacktrace Podcast 064: “Poor man’s Migration Assistant”

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A first-hand impressions review of the 16-inch MacBook Pro, a second opinion on the AirPods Pro, writing system packages in Swift, preparing conference talks, new Stacktrace Arcade picks, and much more. Sponsored by Hyper:  Get early Access to HYPER’s Black Friday Sale using code  HYPER30 for 30% off sitewide. http://traffic.libsyn.com/stacktrace/SuLsHjxTdD_StacktraceEp64.mp3 more… The post Stacktrace Podcast 064: “Poor man’s Migration Assistant” appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/27/stacktrace-podcast-064-poor-mans-migration-assistant/

9to5Mac Happy Hour 253: Apple holiday ad, Apple Watch for kids, Group FaceTime retrospective

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Apple’s annual special holiday ad is out alongside Black Friday through Cyber Monday promotions, Benjamin and Zac take a retrospective look at Group FaceTime and how it’s perfect for the holidays, the prospect an using a cellular Apple Watch with kids, and much more. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , TuneIn ,  Google Play , or through our  dedicated RSS feed  for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Bitsbox:  A crazy-fun subscription box that teaches kids how to code — save $25 with promo code HAPPYHOUR. Sponsored by Hyper:   Get early access to HYPER’s Black Friday Sale using code HYPER30 for 30% off site wide. https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/11/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-11-27-2019.mp3 more… The post 9to5Mac Happy Hour 253: Apple holiday ad, Apple Watch for kids, Group FaceTime retrospective appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/27/9to5mac-happy-hour-2...

These are the latest Apple Arcade games for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple TV

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Apple Arcade  launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added regularly. Follow along with our guide on the latest from Apple’s gaming service. more… The post These are the latest Apple Arcade games for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple TV appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/27/apple-arcade-new-games/

Apple makes change to show Crimea differently in its apps to satisfy Russian government

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In another example of Apple walking a fine line with global governments, it has changed how Crimea is displayed in its Maps and Weather apps after heeding Russian demands. more… The post Apple makes change to show Crimea differently in its apps to satisfy Russian government appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/27/apple-crimes-maps-weather-russian-demands/

US ranks #68 out of 100 in mobile video quality, loading time, and buffering

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You might think of the US as one of the most advanced mobile markets, but when it comes to mobile video quality, the country ranked #68 out 100 according to an Opensignal report… more… The post US ranks #68 out of 100 in mobile video quality, loading time, and buffering appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/27/mobile-video-quality/

All three 2020 iPhones may be OLED, but ‘two models will have better displays’

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All three 2020 iPhones are expected to have OLED screens, but that doesn’t mean they will all be equally good. The two flagship models are reportedly getting more advanced display tech which will result in thinner screens. The supply-chain report says that Samsung will make the screens for the successors to the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max… more… The post All three 2020 iPhones may be OLED, but ‘two models will have better displays’ appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/27/three-2020-iphones/

Fears raised over Twitter’s deceased person policy, and one possible solution

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Fears have been expressed over Twitter’s deceased person policy – or, rather, the fact that it doesn’t yet have one… more… The post Fears raised over Twitter’s deceased person policy, and one possible solution appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/27/twitters-deceased-person/

Japan Display earnings in doubt as $5M fraud fallout ahead of Apple rescue

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Troubled Apple supplier Japan Display – which makes the LCD screens used in the base model iPhone 11 – has been losing money for the past five years . However, fallout from a $5M fraud means that the true position may be even worse than feared. The company said that in the light of a statement by a former senior executive who embezzled more than $5M from the company, it will need to review its past earnings to determine whether or not they present a true picture of the company’s finances… more… The post Japan Display earnings in doubt as $5M fraud fallout ahead of Apple rescue appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/27/5m-fraud/

Apple granted patent for AR headphones, with virtual positioning of people

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Apple has been granted a patent for AR headphones, which enable you to hear where people are located within a room even when they are not physically present … more… The post Apple granted patent for AR headphones, with virtual positioning of people appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/27/ar-headphones/

Apple lists the cameras and routers that will be compatible with the latest HomeKit features

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Apple has updated its HomeKit accessory list with the latest information on which smart home devices will support the latest HomeKit features introduced alongside iOS 13.2, namely HomeKit Secure Video and HomeKit routers. more… The post Apple lists the cameras and routers that will be compatible with the latest HomeKit features appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/27/apple-lists-the-cameras-and-routers-that-will-be-compatible-with-the-latest-homekit-features/

Two factors saw iPhone sales decline by 10% in Q3, says Gartner

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Quarter three saw iPhone sales decline steeply, says Gartner, despite the successful launch of the iPhone 11 models. We’ve already seen Canalys, Strategy Analytics and IHS all agree that iPhone sales fell year-on-year, with Apple implicitly admitting as such, but Gartner says things were even worse than the picture so far presented … more… The post Two factors saw iPhone sales decline by 10% in Q3, says Gartner appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/27/iphone-sales-decline/

Apple said to double AirPods Pro monthly production from 1 million to 2 million units due to strong demand

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Over the weekend, Bloomberg said that its sources indicated that the Apple AirPods Pro were beating sales expectations. Now, Nikkei is also corroborating that line of thinking quoting supply chain sources in China who say that Apple has doubled AirPods Pro orders from 1 million to ‘at least’ 2 million units per month. The standard AirPods with wireless charging case have sold well throughout their lifetime and AirPods Pro are very much set to continue that trend. more… The post Apple said to double AirPods Pro monthly production from 1 million to 2 million units due to strong demand appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/27/apple-said-to-double-airpods-pro-monthly-production-from-1-million-to-2-million-units-due-to-strong-demand/

‘Clicker for Disney+’ is a macOS app with picture-in-picture, Touch Bar controls, more

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Earlier this year, we told you about Clicker for Netflix , a macOS app designed for watching Netflix with a native Mac experience. Now, that same developer is back with Clicker for Disney+, which offers many of those features but for Disney’s new streaming service. more… The post ‘Clicker for Disney+’ is a macOS app with picture-in-picture, Touch Bar controls, more appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/26/disney-plus-app-for-mac/

Lawmakers suggest Apple may be using privacy ‘as a shield for anti-competitive behavior’

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Apple has faced criticism from lawmakers for several reasons recently, including its presence in China and its repair programs . Now, The Washington Post reports that Apple is being questioned for using its focus on user privacy as a “guise for anti-competitive behavior.” more… The post Lawmakers suggest Apple may be using privacy ‘as a shield for anti-competitive behavior’ appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/26/apple-privacy-anti-trust-concern/

Backup & digitize your old/new/damaged DVDs with MacX DVD Ripper Pro [Black Friday Giveaway]

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Thanks to our sponsor Digiarty Software, as a special limited time Black Friday deal you can download MacX DVD Ripper Pro for free and get lifetime updates for 55% off: Download MacX DVD Ripper Pro for free and get lifetime updates 55% off With MacX DVD Ripper Pro, you can backup & rip DVDs to MP4, ISO and more flawlessly and with ease. Head below for a full look at included features: more… The post Backup & digitize your old/new/damaged DVDs with MacX DVD Ripper Pro [Black Friday Giveaway] appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/26/macx-dvd-ripper-pro-free-black-friday/

Best Black Friday Deals: Apple, HomeKit tech, TVs, and more

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The time has come for this year’s biggest shopping event with Black Friday delivering notable price drops across nearly every category. We expect that to be especially true for Apple products, but also TVs, smart home gear, and much more. Our roundup of the Best Black Friday deals has a focus on tech for 2019, but you’ll find even more notable deals on other categories over at 9to5Toys . Make sure you’re following us on Twitter as well to stay up to date on all of the latest price drops and more. more… The post Best Black Friday Deals: Apple, HomeKit tech, TVs, and more appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/26/best-black-friday-deals-apple-homekit-tech-tvs-and-more/

You may soon be able to get the Twitter username you’ve always wanted

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Twitter is planning to take action against accounts that have been inactive for more than six months. This cleanup effort means that Twitter will also make usernames occupied by those inactive accounts available to the general public. more… The post You may soon be able to get the Twitter username you’ve always wanted appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/26/twitter-username-cleanup/

Which iPad should you buy this holiday season? Here’s how Apple’s current lineup compares

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The holiday shopping season is officially here. We’re just a few days away from Black Friday, but the deals are already rolling in over at 9to5Toys . Each year, the iPad is one of the most popular gifts, but Apple’s lineup includes several different models, with different features and different prices. Read on for a full comparison of the iPad lineup, and details on which model you should buy this holiday season — whether it’s for yourself or someone else. more… The post Which iPad should you buy this holiday season? Here’s how Apple’s current lineup compares appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/26/which-ipad-should-you-buy-comparison/

Upgrade your Apple Watch band w/ Pin & Buckle’s latest collection for AW Series 5

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Apple has been leading the watch industry in sales , and we’ve seen an influx of accessory makers for Apple Watch. The ability to quickly and easily swap out bands for the Apple Watch makes it an incredibly personal piece of tech. Pin & Buckle has separated themselves from others by making Apple Watch bands using only the finest leathers from renowned tanneries. Head below for details on Pin & Buckle bands for Apple Watch. more… The post Upgrade your Apple Watch band w/ Pin & Buckle’s latest collection for AW Series 5 appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2019/11/26/upgrade-your-apple-watch-band-w-pin-buckles-latest-collection-for-aw-series-5/