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Twitter adding labels and warnings to tweets with ‘misleading information’ about COVID-19

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Twitter has announced that it is expanding its efforts to combat misinformation related to COVID-19. This comes after it cracked down on tweets promoting “fake or ineffective treatments” for COVID-19 in March. more… The post Twitter adding labels and warnings to tweets with ‘misleading information’ about COVID-19 appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/11/twitter-adding-labels-and-warnings-to-tweets-with-misleading-information-about-covid-19/

Apple touts ‘broadcast quality’ of iPhone cameras as Hollywood adapts to at-home production

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Last month, ABC announced that it was teaming up with Apple for help producing American Idol from home amid COVID-19. In a new statement today, Apple touts the flexibility and “broadcast quality” video offered by the iPhone for these situations. more… The post Apple touts ‘broadcast quality’ of iPhone cameras as Hollywood adapts to at-home production appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/11/apple-iphone-broadcast-at-home/

This week’s top stories: New 13-inch MacBook Pro, iOS 13.5 changes, Apple Store reopenings, more

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In this week’s top stories: Apple releases a new 13-inch MacBook Pro, iOS 13.5 beta testing continues, additional details on Apple and Google’s Exposure Notification API, and more. Read on for all of this week’s biggest news. more… The post This week’s top stories: New 13-inch MacBook Pro, iOS 13.5 changes, Apple Store reopenings, more appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/10/this-weeks-top-stories-new-13-inch-macbook-pro-ios-13-5-changes-apple-store-reopenings-more/

Comment: Deleted file recovery is still the worst part about using iCloud Drive

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I love iCloud Drive, and I’ve been using it as my primary file storage method for a couple of years at this point. It took off for me once Apple debuted the Files app in iOS 11. Once Apple added the ability to sync the desktop and documents folder in macOS Sierra, I had true files happiness. Even without folder sharing (which is finally available), I had been using iCloud Drive for 99% of my file sync needs. The only thing I am not using is the legacy shared folders I have in Dropbox. My biggest complaint about iCloud Drive is that the deleted file restoration pales in comparison to Dropbox. more… The post Comment: Deleted file recovery is still the worst part about using iCloud Drive appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/10/icloud-drive-deleted-files/

Apple VP Greg Joswiak explains inspiration behind AirPods in new interview

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Apple’s VP of product marketing Greg Joswiak recently talked with Wired about the runaway success of AirPods. According to the Apple executive, the spread of AirPods throughout society has been “almost like wildfire.” more… The post Apple VP Greg Joswiak explains inspiration behind AirPods in new interview appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/10/apple-joswiak-airpods-interview/

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/2020/05/10/apple-tv-plus-tv-shows-movies-guide/

Rumors: iPhone 12 Pro to feature ProMotion high-refresh rate screen, improved Face ID, 3x rear camera zoom

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Max Weinbach’s latest reporting as featured in EverythingApplePro’s video  indicates that the iPhone 12 will feature a high refresh-rate 120Hz ProMotion display. Or at least, only on the iPhone 12 Pro phones: that’s the high-end 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch models. The phone will dynamically switch between 60Hz and 120Hz modes to conserve battery life where appropriate. This is similar to the ProMotion system available in the iPad Pro for a few years now. To support the 120Hz feature, the internal battery is also growing in capacity to maintain good battery life even when the phone is refreshing the display rapidly for extended periods. more… The post Rumors: iPhone 12 Pro to feature ProMotion high-refresh rate screen, improved Face ID, 3x rear camera zoom appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/10/rumor-iphone-12-pro-to-feature-promotion-high-refresh-rate-screen-improved-face-id-3x-rear-camera-zoom/

Apple TV Channels vs Amazon Prime Video Channels: How should you manage streaming services?

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New streaming services are launching at an incredible pace, but Apple TV Channels and Amazon Prime Video Channels are platforms that aim to make it easier to manage all of your streaming services in a central application. Read on for a full comparison of both platforms. more… The post Apple TV Channels vs Amazon Prime Video Channels: How should you manage streaming services? appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/09/amazon-prime-video-channels-vs-apple-tv-channels/

Podcast of the Week: The Electrek Podcast

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This week’s podcast of the week is one of the podcasts on the 9to5 network. Over the past few years, I’ve been learning a lot about electric vehicles, and I have a Tesla Cybertruck on preorder. I told my wife recently that I’ve made my last non-EV car purchase, and we’re going all-electric for all future cars. One of the ways I’ve been learning about the industry is the Electrek Podcast . more… The post Podcast of the Week: The Electrek Podcast appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/09/the-electrek-podcast/

Opinion: Apple’s US store reopening plan strains the limits of public readiness

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On Monday at 11:00 a.m., customers in the U.S. will set foot in an Apple Store for the first time in almost two months. I’m nervous. Apple set a laudable example by being among the first major retailers to close its doors in March against the threat of COVID-19. Reopening early sends a mixed signal. more… The post Opinion: Apple’s US store reopening plan strains the limits of public readiness appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/09/opinion-us-apple-retail-store-reopenings-push-boundaries/

All four Apple Stores in Switzerland reopen May 12

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Switzerland’s four Apple Stores are set reopen on May 12 at 11:00 a.m. after closing in mid-March to slow the spread of COVID-19. Apple has been announcing reopening dates for stores across the world nearly every day for the past week as many countries see declines in new infection rates. more… The post All four Apple Stores in Switzerland reopen May 12 appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/09/all-four-apple-stores-in-switzerland-reopen-may-12/

Reeder news app adds iPadOS trackpad features, Microsoft planning support ‘by the fall’

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As developers continue to roll out trackpad support to their iPad applications, popular RSS app Reeder is the latest to add the capability. Microsoft, on the other hand, is apparently planning to take a slower approach to implementing the functionality. more… The post Reeder news app adds iPadOS trackpad features, Microsoft planning support ‘by the fall’ appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/09/reeder-news-app-adds-ipados-trackpad-features-microsoft-planning-support-by-the-fall/

Meeter is a new Mac app for quickly joining Zoom meetings, Google Hangouts, and more

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If you’re working from home like me at the moment, your calendar has gone from a list of places to be to a list of virtual meetings to join. I found a new app that is going to be perfect for this time period. Meeter is a new macOS app that, once installed, will live in your Menu bar. It allows you to quickly join your scheduled calls for services like Zoom, Google Hangouts, etc. more… The post Meeter is a new Mac app for quickly joining Zoom meetings, Google Hangouts, and more appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/09/meeter/

Rumor: ‘AirPods Studio’ name and $349 price for Apple’s over-ear headphones

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A new rumor suggests Apple’s over-ear headphones will carry the “AirPods Studio” branding with a $350 price point. The headphones are expected to be released later this year, according to reports from sources including Bloomberg and Ming-Chi Kuo. more… The post Rumor: ‘AirPods Studio’ name and $349 price for Apple’s over-ear headphones appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/09/airpods-studio-over-ear-price/

Apple @ Work: Killing the Xserve was step one in Apple’s plan to dominate the enterprise

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Back in 2010, Apple surprised us all when it killed the Xserve . Although it wasn’t near as popular as Linux and Window Servers, it still had its place among macOS heavy enterprises. OS X Server (now macOS Server) provided several useful features that don’t really exist in today’s enterprise market. Why did Apple kill the Xserve and begin stripping features from macOS Server? more… The post Apple @ Work: Killing the Xserve was step one in Apple’s plan to dominate the enterprise appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/09/why-did-apple-kill-the-xserve/

Apple TV+ to debut ‘Dads’ documentary film on June 19, ahead of Fathers Day

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With Fathers Day coming up on June 21, Apple TV+ has announced a new (and well-timed) documentary film ‘Dads’, which will be available on the company’s streaming service starting June 19. more… The post Apple TV+ to debut ‘Dads’ documentary film on June 19, ahead of Fathers Day appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/09/apple-tv-plus-dads-documentary/

Overcast podcast player gains Apple Watch streaming over cellular and direct downloads over Wi-Fi

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A new update for the popular podcast player Overcast for iOS and watchOS brings some nice changes for how you access episodes on Apple’s wearable. The most exciting new feature is streaming over cellular arriving for Apple Watch. more… The post Overcast podcast player gains Apple Watch streaming over cellular and direct downloads over Wi-Fi appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/08/overcast-update-apple-watch-streaming-cellular/

Apple prepares for fall in demand for AirPods, diversifies out of China

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A new report today says that AirPods will be made in Vietnam for the first time this quarter, as Apple accelerates plans to diversify production outside China . It also suggests the company is preparing for a fall in demand for AirPods in the current quarter due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis … more… The post Apple prepares for fall in demand for AirPods, diversifies out of China appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/08/demand-for-airpods/

MacBook Pro Diary: Pressing the button on the Dell UltraSharp 49-inch monitor

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The Dell UltraSharp 49 is, by any standard, a fairly ridiculously-sized monitor. With a diagonal size of 49 inches, and a side-to-side width of four feet, it’s huge! But … I’ve lusted after it ever since it was first announced . Today, I finally decided to press the button despite the fact that it doesn’t tick all of my boxes – but we’ll get to that … more… The post MacBook Pro Diary: Pressing the button on the Dell UltraSharp 49-inch monitor appeared first on 9to5Mac . source https://9to5mac.com/2020/05/08/dell-ultrasharp-49-2/

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/2020/05/08/apple-arcade-new-games/