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9to5Rewards: Win iPhone 11 + Flash USB-C powerbank preorder special

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Thanks to our sponsor Chargeasap, we’re giving away an iPhone 11 to one 9to5Mac reader this month to celebrate the launch of the company’s new Flash 150W USB-C Powerbank & Wireless Charger. Head below to enter the giveaway and check out Flash: more… The post 9to5Rewards: Win iPhone 11 + Flash USB-C powerbank preorder special appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/31/rewards-win-an-iphone-11-chargeasap-flash-powerbank/

FCC investigation finds ‘one or more wireless carriers’ broke federal law by selling user location data

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Just about a year ago, it came to light just how easy it was to buy the real-time location data of US wireless customers  via lax carrier standards, shady third-parties, and bounty hunters. Now after an “extensive investigation” the FCC has declared that “one or more wireless carriers apparently violated federal law.” more… The post FCC investigation finds ‘one or more wireless carriers’ broke federal law by selling user location data appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/31/fcc-carriers-selling-user-location-data-crime/

Jason Snell’s Six Colors annual Apple report card: Wearables ace it, software quality needs summer school

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Jason Snell has published his annual Six Colors report card covering Apple’s 2019 performance, and this year it includes responses from me and my 9to5Mac colleague Benjamin Mayo . Go read it now and come back! Final grades are based on ratings from 65 participants that Jason describes as “writers, editors, developers, podcasters, and other people who spend an awful lot of time thinking about Apple.” Apple’s Wearables category ranks highest (4.6/5) while Software Quality and Apple TV tie for worst (2.7/5). more… The post Jason Snell’s Six Colors annual Apple report card: Wearables ace it, software quality needs summer school appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/31/jason-snells-six-colors-annual-apple-report-card-wearables-ace-it-software-quality-needs-summer-school/

Review: Anker PowerPort Slim III 4-port Charger is a Swiss army knife of power

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Anker released a bevy of new products to close 2019 and open the new year, highlighted by a trio of low-profile chargers for any situation. We’ve already gone hands-on with the PowerPort Atom PD 4 and the smaller Atom III wall chargers . Today, we’re turning our attention to the middle-ground, and final new release, in this series: the PowerPort Atom III Slim 4-port desktop charger . At around  $50 , it fills the gap between slower portable power stations and more robust alternatives. Head below to find out this sleek 4-port 65W charger handles when put through the paces. more… The post Review: Anker PowerPort Slim III 4-port Charger is a Swiss army knife of power appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5toys.com/2020/01/31/anker-powerport-slim-iii-4-port-review/

Overcast podcast player launches Voice Boost 2, AirPlay 2 support, more

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Popular third-party podcast player Overcast has been updated today with some exciting new features and improvements. Now, Overcast users can listen to their favorite podcasts through Apple’s AirPlay 2 technology. more… The post Overcast podcast player launches Voice Boost 2, AirPlay 2 support, more appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/31/overcast-podcast-player-launches-voice-boost-2-airplay-2-support-more/

How to watch Super Bowl LIV for free on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and the web

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Super Bowl LIV is set for 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on Sunday, February 2, with the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Kansas City Chiefs in Miami. Follow along for how to watch the game for free on Apple TV, iPad, iPhone, and the web without a cable login or app subscription. more… The post How to watch Super Bowl LIV for free on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and the web appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/31/how-to-watch-super-bowl-free-apple-tv-iphone-web/

Up to $500 off the latest MacBooks, Apple Watch Series 4 discounted by $300, more in today’s best deals

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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break includes up to $500 off the latest MacBooks , plus up to $300 off Apple Watch Series 4 , and a HomeKit accessory sale at Amazon . Head below for all that and more. more… The post Up to $500 off the latest MacBooks, Apple Watch Series 4 discounted by $300, more in today’s best deals appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/31/macbook-pro-sale-apple-watch-deals-more/

9to5Mac Happy Hour 262: What’s new in iOS 13.3.1, Fantastical 3 and Filmic DoubleTake, Spring Apple Event rumors

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Benjamin and Zac discuss what’s new in iOS 13.3.1 and other new software updates, Apple Maps 2.0 coming to Europe, new Fantastical and Filmic DoubleTake apps, the current state of HomeKit routers, and Apple hardware rumors including a new 13-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, backlit iPad Pro Smart Keyboard, and possibly a spinoff of AirPower. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , TuneIn  or through our  RSS feed  for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes are released every Friday. Sponsored by Capterra :  Visit Capterra.com/HappyHour today and join the millions of people who use Capterra each month. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: Go to LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR and get $50 OFF toward your first job post! https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/01/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-01-31-2020.mp3 more… The post 9to5Mac Happy Hour 262: What’s new in iOS 13.3.1, Fantastical 3 and Filmic DoubleTake, Spring Apple Event rumors...

9to5Mac Daily: January 31, 2020 – Apple Maps redesign, more

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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. Sponsored by MacStadium :  Get  50% off your first two months  of a Mac mini subscription now w/ code 9TO5MAC, or get started with MacStadium’s new  Orka private cloud.   https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/01/9to5Mac-Daily-01-31-2020.mp3 more… The post 9to5Mac Daily: January 31, 2020 – Apple Maps redesign, more appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/31/9to5mac-daily-january-31-2020/

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/2020/01/31/apple-arcade-new-games/

Apple hits the weekend with new $5 movie sale: Action, football, comedy, more

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Apple is jumping into the weekend with a huge  $5 movie sale today, with notable discounts across various genres by 50% or more from the usual $10+ price tag. Many of these titles are at new all-time low prices or matching our previous mentions. All of which will become a permanent addition to your library. Head below for all of our top picks. more… The post Apple hits the weekend with new $5 movie sale: Action, football, comedy, more appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5toys.com/2020/01/31/apple-weekend-football-movie-sale/

Comment: An Apple wireless charger makes sense even if it isn’t AirPower

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It was reported earlier this week that we might see an Apple wireless charger after all, despite the AirPower debacle. Some have suggested this isn’t a great idea, simply reminding everyone of Apple’s failure to deliver what it originally promised: a single charging mat that allowed you to charge iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch by laying them anywhere on the device. Compared to that, an ordinary wireless charger would be a massive climbdown – and what’s the point anyway when everyone makes them … ? more… The post Comment: An Apple wireless charger makes sense even if it isn’t AirPower appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/31/apple-wireless-charger/

TSMC says business as usual; Facebook acts on coronavirus hoaxes

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Apple A-series chip supplier TSMC has said that production in its Chinese facilities remains on track despite the coronavirus outbreak impacting output at a number of factories in the country … more… The post TSMC says business as usual; Facebook acts on coronavirus hoaxes appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/31/coronavirus/

Apple TV adds another eleven stunning underwater video screensavers

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Earlier this week, Apple released eleven new underwater screensavers for the Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K. If you are using the Aerial screensaver, the Apple TV will automatically download them and appear in the rotation alongside the existing videos. more… The post Apple TV adds another eleven stunning underwater video screensavers appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/31/apple-tv-adds-another-eleven-stunning-underwater-video-screensavers/

137 countries start work on tax rules for tech giants; Tim Cook backs approach

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Officials from 137 governments have begun work on new international tax rules for tech giants. The new rules will be designed to ensure that tech companies pay tax in each of the countries in which they operate, preventing them from funnelling profits through to a low-tax country. This will impact companies like Apple , which used Ireland as its European HQ and funnelled profits from Apple Stores throughout Europe … more… The post 137 countries start work on tax rules for tech giants; Tim Cook backs approach appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/31/tax-rules-for-tech-giants/

Apple WebKit engineers unveil proposal to make SMS one-time passcodes more secure

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Apple’s WebKit team is proposing a change to the format of SMS one-time passcodes. The WebKit team’s hope is to make the two-factor authentication process more secure, and the proposal outlines two goals to help achieve that. more… The post Apple WebKit engineers unveil proposal to make SMS one-time passcodes more secure appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/30/apple-webkit-sms-2fa-proposal/

EU lawmakers double down on push for common smartphone charger, rejecting Apple’s arguments

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The European Parliament is moving forward with its push for a standardized connector for all smartphones. TechCrunch reports that the parliament is requesting the European Commission to adopt “beefed-up” rules by July. This comes after Apple publicly spoke out against this idea just one week ago. more… The post EU lawmakers double down on push for common smartphone charger, rejecting Apple’s arguments appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/30/apple-common-smartphone-charger/

Apple Watch: How to see your heart rate history

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Apple Watch can be an amazing tool for health and fitness , but are you taking advantage of the useful data it records? Follow along for how to see your heart rate history across a variety of categories like resting, walking, and variability across days, months, and years. more… The post Apple Watch: How to see your heart rate history appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/30/apple-watch-how-to-see-heart-rate-history/

Review: Glyph Atom Pro SSD – a fast Thunderbolt 3 drive with clever hideaway cable [Video]

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Glyph, perhaps better than any other external drive maker, has a knack for creating solidly-built SSDs that do a great job of passively dissipating heat. These factors are what made me a fan of the original Glyph Atom , and it’s what continues to make me a fan of the company’s latest external SSD offering: the Glyph Atom Pro SSD. Watch our hands-on video review for the details. more… The post Review: Glyph Atom Pro SSD – a fast Thunderbolt 3 drive with clever hideaway cable [Video] appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/30/review-glyph-atom-pro-ssd-thunderbolt-3-nvme-video/

Satechi launches USB-C Slim Adapter with Ethernet, 60W charging, and SD slots

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Satechi is out today with a new USB-C Adapter aimed and keeping things minimal without giving up I/O like Ethernet and SD card slots. The new USB-C Slim Multi-Port Adapter is available now and may be most appealing to 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air owners. more… The post Satechi launches USB-C Slim Adapter with Ethernet, 60W charging, and SD slots appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/30/satechi-slim-usb-c-adapter-macbook-pro-air/

Apple officially completes rollout of rebuilt Apple Maps in the US, coming to Europe next

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Apple today has officially announced that its rollout of the redesigned Apple Maps is experience is now complete in the United States. Apple touts that the new Apple Maps design gives users faster and more accurate navigation, improved detail, better road coverage, and more. more… The post Apple officially completes rollout of rebuilt Apple Maps in the US, coming to Europe next appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/30/apple-maps-redesign-united-states/

9to5Mac Daily: January 30, 2020 – What to expect from Apple in 2020

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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. Sponsored by MacStadium :  Get  50% off your first two months  of a Mac mini subscription now w/ code 9TO5MAC, or get started with MacStadium’s new  Orka private cloud.   https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/01/9to5Mac-Daily-01-30-2020.mp3 more… The post 9to5Mac Daily: January 30, 2020 – What to expect from Apple in 2020 appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/30/9to5mac-daily-january-30-2020/

Apple removes Iranian ride sharing app for second time after sneaking back in as a radio service

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To comply with US sanctions, Apple removed some Iranian apps from its App Store back in 2017 and one of them was Snapp, a popular ride sharing service in the country. However, at some point, the developers snuck it back in the App Store hidden within a music app called RadickRadio… more… The post Apple removes Iranian ride sharing app for second time after sneaking back in as a radio service appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/30/apple-removes-iranian-app-second-time/

Apple Watch Series 4 Nike+ $80 off in today’s best deals, plus iPhones from $140, more

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Thursday’s best deals feature Apple Watch Series 4 Nike+ at $80 off , plus markdowns on refurb iPhones and MacBook Pro . Head below for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more… The post Apple Watch Series 4 Nike+ $80 off in today’s best deals, plus iPhones from $140, more appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/30/apple-watch-series-4-nike-deals/

Comment: I don’t think subscription apps are a sustainable business model

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Subscription apps have been one of most controversial developments over the past few years. Developers love the model, because it gives them that most valuable of things: recurring revenue. That not only provides a more secure personal income, but also enables them to fund ongoing development that should see users enjoy regular updates. But while developers love subscription apps, many users hate them. Not matter how much they may like the app and understand the rationale, there’s growing unease at the way the costs add up… more… The post Comment: I don’t think subscription apps are a sustainable business model appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/30/subscription-apps-2/

NFL bringing Super Bowl performances by Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, more to Apple Music with ‘visual album’

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The NFL is set to bring all of the musical performances from Super Bowl LIV, including the halftime show featuring Jennifer Lopez and Shakira to Apple Music and other services in a first of its kind “visual album.” more… The post NFL bringing Super Bowl performances by Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, more to Apple Music with ‘visual album’ appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/30/nfl-visual-album-super-bowl-apple-music/

Algoriddim’s djay for iPad and Mac gain SoundCloud and Tidal integration

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The popular djay app for iPad, iPhone, and Mac is getting a nice upgrade with two new major integrations: SoundCloud and Tidal. The partnership with Tidal will offer djay users the ability to live mix the service’s HiFi audio and video, while the new SoundCloud support gives access to live stream and mix over 200 million songs. more… The post Algoriddim’s djay for iPad and Mac gain SoundCloud and Tidal integration appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/30/djay-ipad-mac-soundcloud-tidal-integration/

Latest Apple Watch clone on the way from Chinese smartphone maker Oppo

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The latest Apple Watch clone is on the way from Chinese smartphone maker Oppo . A render of an upcoming smartwatch was posted by a noted leaker. Oppo itself teased the watch in December, though it only showed a silhouette at the time… more… The post Latest Apple Watch clone on the way from Chinese smartphone maker Oppo appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/30/latest-apple-watch-clone/

HomeKit Weekly: Why HomePod needs its iPod mini moment

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So much of Apple’s history is tied up between two periods: Pre-iPod and Post-iPod. The iPod took Apple from a computer company, and it set them up to become a consumer electronics company that would go on to become one of the most valuable companies in the world. What most people forget is that the iPod didn’t become the iPod until the iPod mini was released. The original iPod was $399, where the iPod mini had a lower price of $249. Despite holding including 4GB of storage compared to the 20GB model that the “Classic” introduced that year, the iPod mini is what caused the iPod line to take off. The HomePod is at that exact point in its timeline. The HomePod needs its iPod mini moment.  more… The post HomeKit Weekly: Why HomePod needs its iPod mini moment appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/30/homepod-mini/

AAPL the most popular stock among millennials, ahead of Amazon and Tesla

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AAPL is the most popular stock among millennials, according to a recent analysis of almost three-quarters of a million investment portfolios. The #2 and #3 slots were taken by Amazon and Tesla respectively… more… The post AAPL the most popular stock among millennials, ahead of Amazon and Tesla appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/30/the-most-popular-stock/

Apple reportedly cancels an Xnor.ai Pentagon contract for military drone work

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Apple has cancelled Xnor.ai’s Pentagon contract for military drone work following the iPhone maker’s acquisition of the AI company . Xnor.ai was reportedly working on the controversial Project Maven, which is using AI to identify people and objects in drone video and photos … more… The post Apple reportedly cancels an Xnor.ai Pentagon contract for military drone work appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/30/xnor-ai-pentagon-contract/

Apple beat Samsung in Q4 smartphones, but fell behind Huawei across whole year

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Apple beat Samsung in Q4 2019 smartphone shipments, but dropped from second to third place behind Huawei when looking at the year as a whole. That’s the picture painted by Strategy Analytics, which estimated that Apple shipped 70.7M iPhones in Q4 2019 against 68.8M Samsung smartphones in the same quarter. It’s a reversal of the same quarter last year, when the Korean company was comfortably ahead … more… The post Apple beat Samsung in Q4 smartphones, but fell behind Huawei across whole year appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/30/apple-beat-samsung-in-q4/

This could be your last chance to get a free year of Apple TV+

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If you bought an iPhone 11 on launch day, or basically any iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod touch between September 10 and November 1, you are almost out of time to get your free year of the Apple TV+ service. Apple TV+ is Apple’s new video streaming service, a combination of original TV shows plus movies. The normal subscription costs $4.99/month. Apple is using the free year trials with hardware purchases to help kickstart the launch of its service as it enters into competition with the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and others. more… The post This could be your last chance to get a free year of Apple TV+ appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/30/apple-tv-plus-free-for-a-year-last-chance/

LastPass dropping support for native macOS client, replacing it with a universal web app

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The popular password manager LastPass will be discontinuing its native Mac app, the company announced today. Support for the dedicated LastPass app for Mac will be dropped, with users being migrated to a new “Mac app” that is essentially a web app in a wrapper. The new app is on the right in the above image. more… The post LastPass dropping support for native macOS client, replacing it with a universal web app appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/29/lastpass-macos-client-change/

Apple ordered to pay $838 million in damages to Caltech over WiFi patent infringement

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Apple has been ordered to pay nearly $1 billion in damages for infringing upon patents held by the California Institute of Technology. According to a report from Bloomberg , a jury decided today that Apple and Broadcom must pay a combined $1.1 billion to Caltech. more… The post Apple ordered to pay $838 million in damages to Caltech over WiFi patent infringement appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/29/apple-broadcom-caltech-case/

Can the iPhone survive a nearly 4,000 mph tethered spin? This kinetic space launch company tested it

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I have to admit that this has never occurred to me as something to test in an iPhone review, but it’s reassuring to see someone has apparently tried it. According to a new  Wired   profile on the kinetic space launch system firm SpinLaunch, Apple’s iPhone can survive  extremely fast  rotations when physically tethered. more… The post Can the iPhone survive a nearly 4,000 mph tethered spin? This kinetic space launch company tested it appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/29/iphone-4000-mph-spin-test/

Apple inks exclusive producer deal with former Starz and HBO executive

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Apple TV+ has inked another exclusive deal for a prominent producer. Variety reports that Carmi Zlotnik has signed an exclusive producer deal with Apple TV+, just days after he stepped down from his position at Starz. more… The post Apple inks exclusive producer deal with former Starz and HBO executive appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/29/apple-inks-exclusive-producer-deal-with-former-starz-and-hbo-executive/

Tyler Stalman explores which creative professionals should consider a Mac Pro in new video

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With the new Mac Pro out in the wild for going on two months now, more professionals have been able to see how the modular desktop is able to impact a variety of workflows. YouTuber Tyler Stalman is out today with a new video that gives advice on which creative professionals should consider the Mac Pro and what kind of performance they can expect across a variety of applications. He also dives into the Mac Pro builds he recommends for photographers vs. filmmakers, and more. more… The post Tyler Stalman explores which creative professionals should consider a Mac Pro in new video appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/29/which-creative-pros-should-consider-mac-pro/

Apollo for Reddit adds comment search, GIF sounds, community icons, and much more

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Apollo for Reddit is the leading third-party Reddit app for iOS , and it’s getting even better today. The app has been updated to version 1.7, bringing a host of new features and capabilities: comment search, GIF sounds, advanced filters, and more. more… The post Apollo for Reddit adds comment search, GIF sounds, community icons, and much more appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/29/apollo-for-reddit-adds-comment-search-gif-sounds-community-icons-and-much-more/

C’mon Apple, stop making me choose between avoiding Coronavirus and easily unlocking my iPhone in China

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It’s tough out there, people. Thousands have been infected with the novel Coronavirus in China, millions are under lockdown, airplanes are grounded, and borders tightened. It’s like we’ve gone back to the bubonic plague — or more accurately, gone back to the iPhone 5s! Let me explain… I know it’s not too common for people to be out and about wearing masks in public in the United States, but it’s fairly common over here in Asia. The thinking behind it is actually to prevent you , the mask-wearer, from spreading your diseased germs to other, healthy, happy people. So if you show up in Hong Kong or Kuala Lumpur or Taipei or any other Asian city and begin sneezing without a mask on, there’s a good chance you’ll get a nasty side-eye from a local. The Coronavirus, obviously, is different: doctors are recommending people wear masks to prevent coming into contact with the “novel” virus, thus keeping yourself safe. But the masks cover a huge portion of your face (even a big face, like min...

Stacktrace Podcast 068: “Hindsight is always 2020”

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Stacktrace is back! The third season of the show kicks off with John and Rambo sharing what they’ve been up to since the last season ended — from beach walks and standing desks, to content deals, new app features and editors that write code themselves. Also, app architecture, refactoring, view controller structure, and so much more. Welcome back everybody! Sponsored by Longvadon : Get 15% off Longvadon’s premium leather Apple Watch bands with code   9TO5MAC15 .   Enter  the Apple Watch Series 5 Giveaway here . Sponsored by Hummingbird : A macOS utility that makes window management a breeze. Learn more and start your free trial at hbird.app, and use offer code SPELUNK for a massive 50% discount. http://traffic.libsyn.com/stacktrace/BPkHysJfCc_StacktraceEp68.mp3 more… The post Stacktrace Podcast 068: “Hindsight is always 2020” appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/29/stacktrace-podcast-068-hindsight-is-always-2020/ ...

Apple announces HomePod is officially coming to India

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The HomePod was launched in the United States back in 2017 and since then its expansion around the world has been quite slow. And after being launched in Japan last year, the company confirmed today that the HomePod will also be available shortly in India. more… The post Apple announces HomePod is officially coming to India appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/29/apple-announces-homepod-is-officially-coming-to-india/

Best Buy 24-hr. flash sale discounts Macs, more plus Anker deals from $17 in today’s best offers

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Wednesday’s top deals include a new Best Buy 24-hour flash sale , plus Anker’s annual Super Bowl promotion , and up to $150 off Mac mini . You’ll find all that and more below in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more… The post Best Buy 24-hr. flash sale discounts Macs, more plus Anker deals from $17 in today’s best offers appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/29/best-buy-flash-sale/

9to5Mac Daily: January 29, 2020 – Apple’s record Q1 2020 earnings, iOS 13.3.1

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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. Sponsored by MacStadium :  Get  50% off your first two months  of a Mac mini subscription now w/ code 9TO5MAC, or get started with MacStadium’s new  Orka private cloud.   https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/01/9to5Mac-Daily-01-29-2020.mp3 more… The post 9to5Mac Daily: January 29, 2020 – Apple’s record Q1 2020 earnings, iOS 13.3.1 appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/29/9to5mac-daily-january-29-2020/

[Update: New AirPods Pro options] Native Union debuts collection of silicone and leather AirPods cases

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Native Union has launched a collection of AirPods cases including an affordable silicone model as well as two leather choices. All of the new AirPods cases work with wireless charging. more… The post [Update: New AirPods Pro options] Native Union debuts collection of silicone and leather AirPods cases appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/29/native-union-airpods-cases/

Kuo forecasts new Apple products coming this year including wireless charging mat, UWB tags, and high-end headphones

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A report from Ming-Chi Kuo today centered on the impact to Apple’s supply chain of the coronavirus. Nested in the report, Kuo mentions several new products from Apple expected to arrive in the first half of 2020. The lineup includes the iPhone SE 2, a new iPad Pro and MacBooks with scissor keys, and most interestingly a “smaller wireless charging mat, UWB tag, and a high-end Bluetooth headphone”. more… The post Kuo forecasts new Apple products coming this year including wireless charging mat, UWB tags, and high-end headphones appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/29/kuo-forecasts-new-apple-products-coming-this-year-including-wireless-charging-mat-uwb-tags-and-high-end-headphones/

Barnes & Noble latest to adopt Apple Business Chat to improve customer service

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As the adoption of Apple Business Chat grows, Barnes & Noble is the latest major company to jump on board the platform to offer a better customer service experience. more… The post Barnes & Noble latest to adopt Apple Business Chat to improve customer service appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/29/barnes-noble-adopts-apple-business-chat/

Controversy as college uses smartphone app to track student attendance

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A college has caused controversy after using a smartphone app to track student attendance in classes. The app has so far been used to check up on athletes, but its use is now being expanded to include all new students… more… The post Controversy as college uses smartphone app to track student attendance appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/29/app-to-track-student/

Say hello to the new Fantastical: one robust calendar for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac

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Admit it, you’ve lost track of how many years it’s been since you paid for Fantastical. The answer could be as long ago as 2013, 2014, or 2015 for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, respectively. We’re talking over six years of free updates. The new Fantastical is launching today on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch with a wealth of features that extend how you can use smart calendar app. With the new version comes the core parts of Fantastical for free for the first time, feature benefits for existing customers, and loads of useful new features for subscribers. Fantastical is also a universal app for the first time ever, not individual purchases on each platform. Read on to learn what the new Fantastical offers. more… The post Say hello to the new Fantastical: one robust calendar for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/29/the-new-fantastical/

Analysts unsurprisingly impressed by AAPL earnings, many boost target prices

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Analysts were unsurprisingly impressed at yesterday’s record AAPL earnings , with many of them boosting their target price for the stock. CNBC’s Mad Money host and former hedge fund manager Jim Cramer lead the chorus… more… The post Analysts unsurprisingly impressed by AAPL earnings, many boost target prices appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/29/analysts-impressed-by-aapl-earnings/