Apple today shared a new iPhone 15 ad that focuses on some of the camera capabilities of the device, such as the option to snap an image and then adjust the focus during the editing process.

In the ad spot, a band is working on their album cover. One of the band members is using an iPhone to edit a picture of the trio in the group, and she uses the Portrait subject focus adjustment feature to focus on herself in the foreground, blurring out her bandmates in the background.

She hands the ‌iPhone‌ to her bandmate, who edits the image again to change the focus to himself, blurring the background and foreground and cutting her out of the image. The two bicker about which image to use before getting the opinion of the third band member, who taps to focus in on himself, blurring out the other two. In the end, that's the shot they go with.

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Apple unveils 'Taylor Swift's Eras: The Experience,' a celebration of Swift's 2023 Apple Music Artist of the Year award, inviting fans to immerse themselves in the artist's iconic journey through 10 eras in New York City.Apple has announced an event called "Taylor Swift's Eras: The Experience" to honor the singer's recognition as the 2023 Apple Music Artist of the Year. This award is a testament to Swift's incredible accomplishments in 2023, which include the hugely successful Eras tour and the release of "1989 (Taylor's Version)."Taking place in New York City on December 8 and December 9, Apple Music extends an invitation to all "Swifties" to join the festivities. The event promises an immersive celebration of Taylor Swift's musical journey, featuring ten distinct...

Apple today announced that it is hosting an event called "Taylor Swift's Eras: The Experience" in order to celebrate Taylor being named the 2023 Apple Music Artist of the Year. Apple at the time said Swift had reached a "new realm of superstardom" in 2023 thanks to the Eras tour and the release of 1989 (Taylor's Version).

Apple Music is inviting "Swifties" to attend Taylor Swift Era's: The Experience in New York City on December 8 and December 9. Apple says this will be a celebration of Taylor Swift as ‌Apple Music‌'s 2023 Artist of the Year. Fans will be able to journey through and interact with 10 set pieces that are representative of Swift's 10 eras.

Through a link provided by Apple, Taylor Swift fans in New York can sign up to get tickets to attend, but it says that Swift will not be in attendance....

CNBC today shared an in-depth report and video about Apple's chipmaking efforts. While much of the information may be familiar to Apple enthusiasts, the video provides a rare look inside one of Apple's chip testing labs in California, and it includes commentary from Apple's chipmaking head Johny Srouji and hardware engineering chief John Ternus.

The report recaps Apple's in-house chipmaking history, and it also touches on what's next for the company, although Apple predictably had little to say about its future plans. Read the report and watch the video to learn more.Tag: Apple Silicon
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Apple today began selling refurbished second-generation AirPods Pro in the U.S. for the first time, with pricing set at $209, down from $249 brand new originally. They are also available in Canada starting today, and in select European countries since last month.

Importantly, these are the second-generation AirPods Pro with a Lightning/MagSafe charging case, originally released in November 2022. Apple updated the second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C/MagSafe charging case and a few other changes in September 2023, but those are not yet available on Apple's refurbished store.

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Today's hottest deals include $300 off an MSI Codex R gaming desktop, 70% off an Apple Smart Folio for iPad Pro, an Apple AirTag 4-Pack for $79.99, $530 off a Lenovo Legion Slim 5 gaming laptop, and more.Save $1,700 on an M1 Max MacBook ProThe AppleInsider staff searches the web for stellar deals at e-commerce stores to create a list of unbeatable bargains on popular tech products, including deals on iPhones, TVs, accessories, and other gadgets. We post our top finds daily to help you get more bang for your buck.

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Wrap your new iPhone in a shiny new case that also protects it from the elements. Today, the iPhone 15 Silicone Case with MagSafe, Winter Blue is down to just $32.44 from its original price of $50 on Amazon. Apple’s premium case has that silky hand feel that can’t be experienced with other brands. You […]

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A new post from the Naver blog claims that Apple has apparently discontinued development of its in-house 5G modem. Naver user ‘yeux1122’ said that Apple is shutting down its years-long work on producing its own 5G modem from supply chain sources. Another user by the name of Tech_Reve said the same thing, having heard from […]

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While the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are still around 10 months away from launching, there are already several rumors about the devices. Below, we have recapped new features and changes expected for the devices so far.

These are some of the key changes rumored for the iPhone 16 Pro models as of December 2023:

• Larger displays: The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be equipped with larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays, respectively, according to Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants. The devices are expected to have taller aspect ratios as part of this change. By comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, respectively.

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Best Buy is discounting a collection of MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models to all-time low prices today. We're tracking these deals below in addition to great discounts on the Apple Pencil 2 and Apple Watch Ultra 1.

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Starting with the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air, Best Buy has the 256GB model for $899.00 in Starlight, down from $1,099.00. This is a match of the best price we've ever seen on this model, and right now it's only available in one color.

$200 OFF13-inch M2 MacBook Air (256GB) for $899.00

For more storage, you can get the 512GB 13-inch M2 MacBook Air for $1,179.00, down from $1,399.00. This is just...

Valve's Steam gaming store will drop support for macOS High Sierra and macOS Mojave early next year, effectively ending support for the last versions of macOS that could run 32-bit games.

After the change comes into effect on February 15, 2024, Valve said existing Steam Client installations on these operating systems will no longer receive updates of any kind from Steam, including security updates, and technical support for issues related to macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and 10.14 (Mojave) will not be offered.

Valve announced the change in a Steam support post:

Unfortunately, macOS 10.14 was the last version to support running 32-bit games on macOS. Apple chose to drop support for 32-bit applications in macOS 10.15 (released 2019), and since many developers have not updated their games to support 64-bit executables, some games will effectively stop functioning on macOS.As a result...

For World AIDS Day today, Apple highlighted its long-standing partnership with (RED), which has raised more than a quarter of a billion dollars since 2006, and is promoting (PRODUCT)RED versions of a range of products.

PRODUCT(RED) products include Apple Watch Series 9, iPhone 14, ‌iPhone 14‌ Plus, iPhone 13, and iPhone SE, and accessories, including the Silicone Case with MagSafe for the entire ‌iPhone 14‌ and ‌iPhone 13‌ lineups. A portion of the proceeds from every (PRODUCT)RED purchase goes to the Global Fund to combat AIDS and COVID-19.

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Apple and Paramount have discussed bundling their TV streaming services at a discount, according to a new report by The Wall Street Journal.

The companies have talked about offering a combination of Paramount+ and Apple TV+ that would cost less than subscribing to both services separately, according to people familiar with the discussions. The discussions are in their early stages, and it is unclear what shape a bundle could take, they said.

The report notes that the discussions between Apple and Paramount come at a time when competitive pressures have seen services increase their prices to bring them to profitability, while also having to deal with customers increasingly canceling subscriptions or switching services.

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A spate of legitimate iPhone 15 Pro Max orders on the UK Apple Store online have seen buyers get fakes, iPhone 14, or even an iPhone SE.A real iPhone 15 Pro MaxFirst there was one Reddit user who reported getting a fake instead of the iPhone 15 Pro Max he or she ordered, then there was a teardown showing how remarkably accurate some fakes can be. Now, though, it appears that many UK buyers are getting the wrong iPhones.

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An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Valve Software's Steam gaming marketplace and app will drop support for macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and 10.14 (Mojave), according to a support page post. The change will go into effect on February 15, 2024. What will happen exactly? Valve writes: "After that date, existing Steam Client installations on these operating systems will no longer receive updates of any kind including security updates. Steam Support will be unable to offer users technical support for issues related to the old operating systems, and Steam will be unable to guarantee continued functionality of Steam on the unsupported operating system versions."

"The Steam store will stop considering games that offer only 32-bit macOS binaries to be Mac compatible at the end of 2023," Valve writes. The post also notes that fewer than two percent of current Mac users on Steam are running macOS 10.14 or earlier, so this only affects the small number who are holding...

Apple could be planning to bring the Action button to every iPhone 16 model, make it capacitive, and include pressure sensitivity according to more rumored evidence.iPhone 15 Pro MaxThe Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max could move to the rest of the lineup in 2024. The button can be programmed with various actions or Shortcuts for quick, system-wide commands.

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Two detectives fight for the truth over a historic murder conviction in the first trailer for Apple TV+ series "Criminal Record."'Criminal Record'The London filmed series stars Peter Capaldi of "Doctor Who" fame and Cush Jumbo, who is known for "The Good Wife." The first trailer shows the conflict between two detectives in the new crime thriller.

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Adorama is offering readers exclusive access to save hundreds on several popular Apple computers to help shoppers find the perfect gift before the holidays (and it even includes new M3 models).Using exclusive coupon code APINSIDER, shoppers can enjoy significant discounts on devices like the Mac Studio with a $204 off deal. Likewise, the M2 MacBook Pro is one of our favorites thanks to a massive $400 total discount.Use code APINSIDER

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Apple has rolled out updates for both Final Cut Pro and iMovie, notably improving HEVC and H.264 file export performance for its high-end Apple Silicon machines.Apple rolls out iMovie 10.4 and Final Cut Pro 10.7 updates Final Cut Pro has been updated to version 10.7 as of Thursday, and received a number of updates to improve user experience and program performance.

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Enlarge / Apple wants to build more of its A- and M-series chips in the United States. (credit: Apple)

Late last year, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company would definitely be buying chips made at Taiwan Semiconductor's new Arizona-based fab once it had opened. Apple working with TSMC isn't new; most, if not all, of the processors currently sold in Apple's products are made on one of TSMC's many manufacturing nodes. But being able to buy them from a US-based facility would be a first.

The issue, as outlined by some TSMC employees speaking to The Information...

Incident began at 2023-11-30 16:30 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).

Mitigation work is currently underway by our engineering team.

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Customers impacted by this issue may see delay for a few mins while sending the emails.

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Apple today released iOS 17.1.2 and iPadOS 17.1.2, small updates to the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 operating systems that Apple introduced in September. iOS 17.2.1 and iPadOS 17.2.1 come a few weeks after the release of iOS 17.1.1, another bug fix update.

iOS 17.1.2 and iPadOS 17.1.2 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

According to Apple's release notes, iOS 17.1.2 includes important security fixes. Specifically, the update addresses vulnerabilities that may have been exploited in earlier versions of iOS. Processing web content may disclose sensitive information. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.7.1.

Processing web content may...

Affinity Designer is an incredibly accurate vector illustrator that feels fast and at home in the hands of creative professionals. It intuitively combines rock solid and crisp vector art with flexible layer management and an impressive range of high quality raster tools for finishing. With accuracy, quality and speed at the heart of every single design task, and the ability to finesse designs without switching apps, this fresh-faced multi-discipline illustrator lets creatives shine.

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Today's top deals include a Mophie 3-in-1 wireless charging stand for $50, Beats Studio 3 headphones for $160, an Anker 727 charging station for $56, an iHome AutoVac Eclipse Pro robot vacuum for $135, and more.Get a Mophie Wireless Charging Stand for $50The AppleInsider crew combs the internet for top-notch discounts at online stores to showcase a list of amazing deals on trending tech items, including deals on Apple Watches, TVs, accessories, and other gadgets. We share the most valuable deals every day to help you save money.

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Best Buy continues to expand its ongoing Holiday Deals sale, with discounts on video games, notebooks, smartphones, TVs, major appliances, and much more. Throughout all of these sales, My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members have a chance to save even more money through exclusive offers.

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Apple today shared a heartwarming ad for its new Personal Voice accessibility feature, available on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Introduced with iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma, Personal Voice allows those at risk of losing their ability to speak to create a synthesized voice that sounds similar to their actual voice, so they can continue to communicate with others.

Personal Voice integrates with another accessibility feature called Live Speech, which lets users type what they want to say to have it be spoken aloud during in-person conversations, phone calls, and FaceTime video calls.

In the video, called "The Lost Voice," physician and disability advocate Tristram Ingham uses Personal Voice and Live Speech to read aloud a bedtime story to a young girl. More details about Ingham's life can be found in an...

Apple's new Live Speech and Personal Voice features provide individuals like disability advocate Tristram Ingham a tool to preserve their voices and enhance communication autonomy amid progressive conditions.Image Credit: AppleApple has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to accessibility with the introduction of Live Speech in iOS 17. This feature has profound implications for individuals facing speech challenges, including those with progressive conditions like facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD).

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London's Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling and is allowing the UK's Competition and Markets Authority to probe into mobile browsers and gaming on iOS.The App Store on iOSThe CMA officially launched an investigation into the mobile browser dominance of both Apple and Google in November 2022. The CMA's investigation is focusing in part on cloud gaming, and in particular on Apple's alleged choice to restrict cloud gaming apps in the App Store.

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Apple's AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C have returned to their all-time low price of $189.99 today on Amazon, down from $249.00. We last saw this deal during Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, and Amazon has been one of the only retailers to offer the sale.

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Apple launched these earbuds in September and their headlining new feature is the addition of a USB-C port on the MagSafe Charging Case, replacing the Lightning port. There are a few minor changes to the AirPods Pro 2 besides the addition of USB-C, including additional dust resistance and support for lossless audio with the Vision Pro headset.

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In an era where remote work and virtual meetings have become the norm, having a high-quality webcam is more critical than ever. Here are the best webcam for Mac choices for gamers, healthcare workers, and content creators.The best webcams for all users and budgetsThe webcam has evolved from a novelty to a necessity in today's interconnected world. Whether you're a remote worker attending Zoom meetings while clocking in from home, a content creator streaming to an audience, or a grandparent wanting to video chat with family miles away, a reliable and high-quality webcam is indispensable.

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Google has issued a critical security update for Chrome on macOS, Windows, and Linux that fixes a zero-day vulnerability in the browser. On Tuesday, Google in a Chrome stable channel update said it "is aware that an exploit for CVE-2023-6345 exists in the wild."

Google has not provided further details about the CVE-2023-6345 exploit, which was discovered last week by security researchers in Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG). However, it is believed to be related to Skia, the open-source 2D graphics library in the Chrome graphics engine.

According to the notes for the macOS update 119.0.6045.199, the exploit allowed at least one attacker to "potentially perform a sandbox escape via a malicious file," which could theoretically result in arbitrary code execution and data theft.

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The iPad Pro is the most robust of the iPad lineup in terms of power and technology. Today, you can snap up a renewed model for a fraction of the price- the 256GB wi-fi and cellular model is down to just $799 on Amazon. The renewed iPad Pro may not be brand new, but it’s […]

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The newest Apple Pay promotion has gone live just in time for the holidays. With the caption ‘Tap into holiday savings’, Apple outlines several deals with stores for Apple Pay purchases. The discounts will be available for customers from now until December 13- one of the requirements will be using Apple Pay to make the […]

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OWC's miniStack STX is a Mac's best friend thanks to its Thunderbolt 4 and SSD expansion capabilities that supercharge your setup, and now you can take 10% off with our exclusive coupon code when you buy a refurbished Apple product.Take 10% off the miniStack STX.Shop popular refurbished products, like the Mac mini, with configurations starting as low as $79. Or find the perfect MacBook Pro, with options starting out at $399, and take home the miniStack STX with a 10% discount with coupon code APPLEINSIDER.
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App Store Award winners include AllTrails, Photomator, and "Hello Kitty Island Adventure," plus, Apple says generative AI is 2023's biggest trend amongst innovative apps.App Store AwardsApple says this year's winners showcase the scope of creativity, technical innovation, and design possible across the App Store and Apple's ecosystem. The App Store Awards have been an annual tradition for over a decade.

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Steam has kept support for macOS Mojave and macOS High Sierra alive so far to keep 32-bit games running on older Macs, but that support is ending on February 15.SteamSteam is a multi-platform game storefront and distributor available on Mac and PC. It hosts thousands of games and is the most popular place to get video games on computers.

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Goldman Sachs and Apple seem likely to part ways by early 2025, but a vague statement from Apple provides little reassurance to existing Apple Card customers.Apple CardNothing is set in stone, but after months of complaints from Goldman Sachs, Apple has sent a proposal to the bank to end their partnership in 12 to 15 months. The proposal hasn't been made public and no successor has been named.

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Samsung kicked off its Cyber Week sale a few days ago, offering discounts across smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, computers, and home appliances. Many of the deals in this sale are the same exact prices we tracked during Samsung's Black Friday sale, making Samsung one of the few retailers to keep these best-ever prices around all week.

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Right now, both the Smart Monitor M8 and ViewFinity S9 5K Display have all-time low prices on Amazon. The Smart Monitor M8 is available for $399.99 ($300 off) and the ViewFinity S9 5K Display is...

Black Friday deals have expired on most Apple products, but today Amazon is back with an all-time low price on the Apple Watch Series 9. Deals are available for both the 41mm and 45mm GPS models, and they're the exact same prices we saw last week.

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You can get the 41mm GPS Apple Watch Series 9 for $329.99 with the on-page coupon, down from $399.00. This one is available in Pink Aluminum and (PRODUCT)RED Aluminum, and they both require you to clip an on-page coupon in order to see the sale price...

Today's hottest deals include 52% off a Klipsch Reference 5.0 home theater system, 57% off Sennheiser Momentum 3 Bluetooth earbuds, 34% off an iPhone 15 silicone case with MagSafe, a 2020 M1 MacBook Air for $800, and more.Get a 27-inch iMac for $980The AppleInsider crew combs the web for unbeatable deals at online retailers to develop a list of stellar bargains on popular tech gadgets, including Apple hardware, TVs, accessories, and other products. We post our top finds daily to help you stretch your dollar.

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Apple users could be affected by newly discovered Bluetooth flaws, allowing attackers to impersonate devices — even those with the newest version of Bluetooth.Researchers find new Bluetooth flawsA team at Eurecom, a research institution, has discovered a series of security weaknesses in Bluetooth technology named "BLUFFS", or Bluetooth Forward and Future Secrecy. These weaknesses are found in the Bluetooth wireless protocol and could affect billions of devices like laptops, smartphones, and other portable gadgets.

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The fourth beta for the upcoming tvOS 17.2 has been seeded for testing purposes. Developers can download the tvOS 17.2 update through the Settings app on their Apple TV device. It’s worth noting that a registered account is needed to opt in through the beta program. tvOS updates are generally minor compared to ipadOS and […]

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Following Arm's recent initial public offering, it has reportedly been unsuccessfully pressing Apple to pay more than $0.30 per iPhone for its intellectual property.Apple and Arm have a history that goes back decades to the Newton era. Back in the late 1980s, Apple even owned 43% of the company, but it steadily sold off its shares through the next decade.Most recently, Arm issued its first IPO, and according to Reuters, Apple has invested somewhere between $25 million and $100 million.

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From November 28 to December 8, Apple is partnering with The Global Fund to help combat HIV/AIDS. During this limited-time initiative, Apple will donate $1 to The Global Fund for every purchase made using Apple Pay on Apple.com, through the Apple Store app, or at any Apple Store.This partnership aligns with Apple's ongoing support for global health, as a portion of (PRODUCT)RED purchase proceeds already aid The Global Fund.The funds raised aim to support critical health programs, contributing to the ongoing fight against AIDS. This initiative highlights the potential impact of consumer choices on addressing significant global challenges.

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From November 28 through December 8 this year, Apple says it will donate $1 to the life-saving organization The Global Fund for every purchase made with Apple Pay on Apple.com, in the Apple Store app, or at an Apple Store worldwide. Apple says it donation through this initiative will be limited to a maximum of $1 million.

The Global Fund aims to combat diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria throughout the developing world. Apple says its donation to the organization will continue to "help fund critical health programs that save lives."

Apple has supported The Global Fund for 17 years through its partnership with the (RED) brand, co-founded by U2 singer Bono in 2006. Apple offers several products in a (PRODUCT)RED color, ranging from iPhones to Apple Watch bands, and a portion of the proceeds from every one of...

A new leak appears to claim that Apple is ditching its plans to produce its own 5G iPhone modem, but the claim may just mean that the first effort is complete.Apple has been trying to make its own 5G modem for the iPhoneApple's iPhone currently uses 5G modems made by Qualcomm, and it is expected to continue doing so until 2026. It has, though, been working on producing its own 5G modem for some years, and it has previously been claimed that it has been having difficulties with the project.

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The .NET framework allows cross-platform development on Windows and Mac, and Microsoft released version 8 for both in November. Here's what that means to developers.In the late 1990s, Microsoft began work on a new framework, languages, and runtime support for desktop and web development called .NET (pronounced "dot-net"). The new languages included C# (a derivative of C), F#, and the inclusion of a new version of Microsoft's Visual Basic called Visual Basic.NET or simply "VB.NET".Microsoft announced the official release of C# at its developer conference in 2000.

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Forget Black Friday, hello 20 days of deals. Best Buy has launched its holiday sale, with discounted prices on MacBook Air models, OLED TVs, Lego sets and more.Best Buy 20 Days of Deals SaleSave $150 on Apple's M2 MacBook Air this week at Best Buy, with prices dropping to as low as $949. At press time, this matches the lowest price available in our M2 MacBook Air 13-inch Price Guide, with all four colors eligible for the $150 price drop.

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Anton Shilov reports via Tom's Hardware: Engineers from Frore Systems have integrated the company's innovative solid-state AirJet cooling system, which provides impressive cooling capabilities despite a lack of moving parts, into an M2-based Apple MacBook Air. With proper cooling, the relatively inexpensive laptop matched the performance of a more expensive MacBook Pro based on the same processor. The lack of a fan is probably one of the main advantages of Apple's MacBook Air over its more performant siblings, but it also puts the laptop at a disadvantage. Fanless cooling doesn't have moving parts (which is a plus), but it also cannot properly cool down Apple's M1 or M2 processor under high loads, which is why a 13-inch MacBook Air powered by M1 or M2 system-on-chip is slower than 13-inch MacBook Pro based on the same SoC. However, making a MacBook Air run as fast as a 13-inch MacBook Pro is now possible. A video posted to YouTube by PC World shows how the AirJet system works. They...

Apple is ending its credit card partnership with Goldman Sachs, according to The Wall Street Journal. Apple plans to stop working with Goldman Sachs in the next 12 to 15 months, and it is not yet clear if Apple has established a new partnership for the Apple Card.

Apple and Goldman Sachs will dissolve their entire consumer partnership, including the ‌Apple Card‌ and the Apple Savings account.

Rumors earlier this year suggested that Goldman Sachs wanted to get out of its relationship with Apple as part of a plan to cut back on its consumer business. Goldman Sachs at the time was said to be speaking with American Express about a possible takeover, but the ‌Apple Card‌ needs to run on the Mastercard network...

Today's hottest deals include 42% off a Hisense 58" Hisense 4K Smart Fire TV, an M1 Mac mini from $449, an M1 MacBook Pro from $1,250, 71% off an Altec Lansing Bluetooth XL Soundbucket, and more.Get an M1 24-inch M1 iMac for $899The AppleInsider team searches the internet for top-notch bargains at ecommerce retailers to create a list of fantastic deals on trending tech items, including deals on Apple products, TVs, accessories, and other gadgets. We share the top deals every day to help you get more bang for your buck.

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Apple is wrapping up development on iOS 17.2, with the update expected to come out in December. While we're getting to the end of the beta testing period, Apple is still tweaking features and adding new functionality.

We've rounded up everything new in the fourth beta of iOS 17.2.

Default Notification Sound

Under Sounds & Haptics, there's a new "Default Alerts" section that allows you to choose the sound used for all incoming notifications aside from texts, mail alerts, and calendar alerts, which already had customization options.

All of the text tones can be used for the default notification sound, plus there is an option to also change the haptic vibration of default notifications.

Collaborative Apple Music Playlists

While collaborative Apple Music playlists were introduced in an earlier version of iOS 17.2, Apple has removed the option in the fourth beta, which...

Google Drive users have reported missing folders when they disconnected their account on the desktop app. Google’s community support site came alive recently when users began claiming that months of data had vanished from their accounts. In response, the company says in a post that they are ‘investigating reports of an issue impacting a limited […]

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Apple has added a new feature to give users curated highlights of audiobooks and books for 2023. ‘Year in Review’ is the newest feature within Apple Books and is now live in select regions such as Germany, France, Canada, Australia, the UK, and the US. To see ‘Year in Review’, users will need to update […]

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Best Buy's Cyber Monday sale has transitioned into a "Holiday Deals" event that's promising new discounts and offers every day for the next 20 days. For today, the focus is on a few laptop deals, including the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

As with the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals we saw, some of the discounts below require a My Best Buy Plus or My Best Buy Total membership. These start at $49.99/year and grant members early access to sales, exclusive discounts on select products, and more.

Sitewide SaleBest Buy Holiday Deals EventMacBook Air

The highlight of the sale is Apple's 256GB 13.6-inch M2 MacBook Air for $...

The fourth developer beta build of tvOS 17.2 is out now and awaiting testing as the beta process rolls on.Developers participating in the beta can pick up the latest builds via the Apple Developer Center, or by updating any Apple TV set-top boxes that are currently running the beta. Public beta builds tend to appear a short time after the developer counterparts, and the public can sign up for testing via the Apple Beta Software Program website.The fourth tvOS 17.2 developer beta arrives after the third, which Apple distributed on November 14. The second beta landed on...

The fourth macOS Sonoma 14.2 developer beta is out, with Apple sharing the fresh build with testers alongside RC4 of macOS Ventura 13.6.3 and macOS Monterey 12.7.2.macOS SonomaDevelopers partaking in the beta program can pick up the latest build by visiting the Apple Developer Center or updating Macs running the beta to the newest build. Public beta versions are generally available via the Apple Beta Software Program not long after the developer versions are released.

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Apple today released the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming two weeks after Apple released the the third of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2.

Registered developers are able to opt into the betas by opening up the Settings app, going to the Software Update section, tapping on the "Beta Updates" option, and toggling on the ‌iOS 17 or iPadOS 17‌ Developer Beta. An Apple ID associated with a developer account is required to download and install the beta.

The biggest new feature in iOS 17.2 is the Journal app, which can be used to record daily activities and thoughts. You can write about your day to day life, but Apple also provides...

Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming watchOS 10.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming two weeks after Apple seeded the third watchOS 10.2 beta.

To install the ‌watchOS 10.2‌ update, developers will need to open the Apple Watch app, go to the Software Update section under "General" in Settings, and toggle on the ‌watchOS 10‌ Developer Beta. An Apple ID linked to a developer account is required.

Once beta updates have been activated, ‌‌watchOS 10‌‌ can be downloaded under the same Software Update section. To install software, an Apple Watch needs to have 50 percent battery life and it must be placed on an Apple Watch charger.

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PDFKey Pro can unlock PDF documents protected for printing and copying when you've forgotten your password. It can now also protect your PDF files with a password to prevent unauthorized access and/or restrict usage permissions. PDFKey Pro can also integrate in complex workflows using command-line tools (included).

Features

• Completely unlocks files restoring editing and printing capabilities
• Supports PDF with viewing password set as well (providing the correct password)
• Protects your PDF files with a password to prevent unauthorized access
• Restricts usage, such as printing and copying, permissions with a password.
• Batch processing
• Automatic update system via UpdateFX
• Command Line Tool to use in scripts
• Localized in English, Italian, Russian, German, French, Polish and Dutch
• Free support

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OnyX is a multifunction utility that you can use to verify the startup disk and the structure of its system files, to run miscellaneous maintenance and cleaning tasks, to configure parameters in the Finder, Dock, Safari, and some of Apple's applications, to delete caches, to remove certain problematic folders and files, to rebuild various databases and indexes, and more.

• Deleting the internet caches improved
• Deleting the application logs improved
• The hidden parameters are loaded when opening the application
• Deleting the incomplete downloads improved
• Added option to delete the downloaded screen saver
• Miscellaneous corrections and improvements made
• User Guide updated, improved, and reindexed

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You can now play classic DOS games on your Mac in your browser, thanks to the online service DOS_deck. Here's how to use it.At the dawn of the personal computer era in the early 1980's IBM developed what is now called the PC standard with the IBM PC model 5150. Development took place at IBM's R+D facility in Boca Raton, Florida.IBM had seen the success of Apple's first hit product, the Apple II, in 1978 and decided it wanted to dominate the PC market. IBM's decision to open-source the PC hardware standard to other manufacturers allowed it to beat Apple at its own game since the Apple II standard remained closed.

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Cyber Week deals have arrived for Mac software bundles and streaming services, and in this article we're rounding up all of the best of both. This includes steep discounts on apps from Adobe, Flexibits, and Parallels, as well as the best prices of the year on Hulu, Disney+, and Paramount+ streaming services.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

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Flexibits

New users can get 50 percent off Flexibits Premium. This deal is technically for 50 percent off your next purchase on the Flexibits website, so you can choose from either the Individual or Families subscription model.

50% OFFFlexibits Premium

Flexibits Premium includes the Fantastical and Cardhop apps, and a single subscription unlocks...

At WWDC in June 2022, Apple previewed the next generation of CarPlay, promising deeper integration with vehicle functions like A/C and FM radio, support for multiple displays across the dashboard, increased personalization, and more.

Apple's website still says the first vehicles with support for the next-generation CarPlay experience will be announced in "late 2023," but it has not shared any additional details heading into the final month of the year, so it's unclear if that timeframe will still be met. We have reached out to Apple for an update on the matter.

Below, we have recapped five key features to expect from the new version of CarPlay. Apple said committed automakers included Acura, Audi, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Volvo, and a few others.

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Three-part Apple TV+ documentary series "John Lennon: Murder without a Trial" will stream from December 6, 2023, and Apple has released a teaser trailer."John Lennon: Murder without a Trial" (Source: Apple)First announced in October 2023, the Apple TV+ series details Lennon's murder, and the fate of his killer, Mark David Chapman.

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Smartwatches were a hot item this past Black Friday, but the deals are really heating up for Cyber Week. Save up to $140 on current and closeout Apple Watch models.Apple Watch Series 8 for $279First up is the closeout Apple Watch Series 8 for $279. This particular model features a 41mm Silver Aluminum Case with a White Sport Band. It has GPS functionality and originally retailed for $399, making this $120 discount a great deal heading into December. DataVision has units in stock and ready to ship for holiday gift giving at the blowout price.

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Apple has revealed the top books and podcasts users of Apple Books and the Apple Podcasts apps have consumed, as part of its introduction of charts covering all of 2023.Published on Tuesday, Apple has updated listings in the Apple Books and Apple Podcasts apps to display year-end charts for 2023. The charts cover the thousands of books and podcasts read or listened to by users on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and for podcasts, Apple Watch.For Podcasts, the year-end charts include localized results for almost 100 countries and regions. Shown in the Browse tab in the Podcasts...

Work on multiple next-generation Vision Pro headsets is ongoing, according to two new reports coming out of Asia.

DigiTimes claims that there are a total of four different second-generation Vision Pro headsets in development, including a direct successor to the first-generation model and a more affordable model. The nature of the other two second-generation models is unclear.

The bill of materials (BOM) for the more affordable headset will reportedly be half that of the first-generation Vision Pro to enable a significantly reduced retail price. Samples of this device are apparently set to begin production in the second half of 2024, with launch following in the second half of 2025 at the earliest.

According to a separate report from Interface News, Apple has begun to communicate with its supply chain about second- and...

North Korea is becoming more of an online threat, with its hackers conducting multiple campaigns and frequently targeting macOS.North Korea is among a number of countries best known for having hackers working on its behalf, and occasionally they cause major incidents. One example being the 2014 data breach of Sony Pictures, which was squarely blamed on North Korean-aligned hackers.In a report released by SentinelOne on Monday, hackers associated with North Korea are still active, and in 2023, spent a lot of time and effort attacking users of macOS.

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Smart rings on fingers, smart bracelets on ankles, and smart lanyards around necks — far beyond the Apple Watch and AirPods, Apple has wide-ranging plans for a new wearable.Detail from the patent showing ring-shaped and ring-sized smart devices, but the technology can be used for much moreThere have been so many Apple patents and patent applications regarding smart rings that there's no question the company is taking this wearable seriously. But for the first time, a newly-granted patent has made it undeniably clear that there is much more to this device idea than putting a ring on a finger.

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Google Drive users have been warned not to disconnect their account within the Google Drive for desktop app, after a spate of reports of files going missing from the cloud service.

Alarm bells began ringing last week on Google's community support site when some users reported files mysteriously disappearing from Google Drive, with some posters claiming six or months of data had vanished.

As noted by The Register, one user logged into Google Drive to find things as they were in May 2023, with everything saved since that date gone, despite attempts by Google's support team to help them recover the files. Currently, the thread of complaints has 217 users who clicked the "I have the same question."

The...

The Vanpowers UrbanGlide Pro is a solid e-bike for cyclists of all experience levels to make the most of bike paths and cities.E-bikes are quickly becoming a popular mode of transportation in cities, as many commuters and delivery workers rely on them to save time and reduce expenses. The usefulness of a bike that can transport you across the city without leaving you exhausted is invaluable in urban areas.The Vanpowers UrbanGlide Pro does exactly that, coming out of the box with almost all the items someone needs to traverse a city by bicycle. You can ride safely and conveniently for leisure or errands with a front and tail light, bell, and a 25 kg (~55 lbs) capacity rear rack.

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The iPad lineup may have missed out on big changes in 2023, but there are still a lot of choices to make. Here's how to choose the best tablet to buy.Which iPad is best for youApple covers a wide spectrum of price points with its iPad and iPad Pro range, much like other areas of its vast empire. At the low-cost value-oriented end of the scale, you have the 9th-generation iPad, while the high performance of the iPad Pro line occupies the premium sector.

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A Chinese publication suggests Apple plans to sell millions of Apple Vision Pro units in its first three years, but the supply chain reporting is sketchy at best.Apple Vision ProApple Vision Pro is expected to ship in early 2024, and all signs point to Apple achieving that window. However, supply chain reports vary on exactly how many units Apple will ship in the first year.

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Apple with iOS 17.1 and watchOS 10.1 introduced a new NameDrop feature that is designed to allow users to place Apple devices near one another to quickly exchange contact information. Sharing contact information is done with explicit user permission, but some news organizations and police departments have been spreading misinformation about how functions.

As noted by The Washington Post, there have been warnings about NameDrop popping up on FaceTime. Police departments in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Ohio, and other states have been suggesting that contact information can be shared "just by bringing your phones close together." From the City of Chester Police Department in Ohio:IMPORTANT PRIVACY UPDATE: If you have an iPhone and have done the recent iOS 17 update,...

Cloud storage service Google Drive is losing user files, and engineers warn users to avoid making changes or troubleshooting while the issue is investigated and resolved.Missing files on Google DriveCloud storage solutions like iCloud or Google Drive allow users to access files from anywhere but are far from perfect systems. As with any data container, users must keep data backups to prevent accidental data loss.

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B&H has cut prices further well into Cyber Monday, with MacBook Air, Mac mini, and even new M3 MacBook Pros getting larger discounts.We're tracking B&H's Cyber Monday Apple sale to bring you only the best bargains on the latest gear, as well as blowout deals you can't afford to miss. Find discounts on new M3 MacBook Pro models, M2 Mac mini systems that now start at just $479, and MacBook Air flash savings.Shop the CM sale

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The latest advertiser fallout on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, could end up costing Elon Musk's company much more than the $11 million in revenue that the company previously estimated could be "at risk" due to backlash over antisemitic content on X.

According to internal X sales team documents reviewed by The New York Times...

Apple in October refreshed the iMac and MacBook Pro, introducing the first M3 chips with 3-nanometer processors. We've already checked out the MacBook Pro with M3 Pro and the MacBook Pro with M3 Max, so we thought we'd wrap up our M3 review series with the ‌iMac‌.

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If you have an M1 ‌iMac‌, you're not going to notice any physical differences between the old model and the new model with the M3 chip, because Apple didn't make any updates to the design or the color offerings.

Everything is the exact same, with the thin design, 24-inch Retina display, six-speaker...

Today's top deals include $600 off a 75" Sony Class Bravia XR Smart TV, an 11" iPad Pro for $699, 24% off a Denon 9.4-channel receiver, $100 off Bose QuietComfort wireless Bluetooth headphones, and more.Save $600 on a Sony Bravia XR TVThe AppleInsider crew combs the web for unbeatable deals at e-commerce stores to develop a list of stellar bargains on popular tech products, including MacBook Pro savings, TV markdowns, accessory discounts, and bargains on other gadgets. We post our top finds daily to help you save money.

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If you think before that upgrading to the same AirPods Pro 2 isn’t worth the price, then this deal is for you. Today, the AirPods Pro 2 USB-C is down to just $189.99 from its original price of $250 on Amazon. Having the USB-C charging case finally brings all your daily devices under one charging […]

The post The AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C Case is $60 Off appeared first on iLounge.

Apple Music recently crowned Taylor Swift as Apple Music Artist of the Year for 2023. The record-breaking singer-songwriter has had a banner year, with 65 songs going up the platform’s Global Daily Top 100 charts in the first ten months of the year. Apple VP of Beats and Apple Music Oliver Schusser said that the […]

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Apple's fitness streaming service, Apple Fitness+, continues to be a strong competitor to Peloton, a well-established service that has become a significant player in the digital fitness space. Both Apple Fitness+ and Peloton offer a range of polished workout routines, delivered by enthusiastic instructors and accompanied by motivating music playlists.

As both subscription services share several similarities, such as offering a variety of workouts that require little to no equipment, it might not be immediately obvious which one is the better choice for individual needs. Our guide aims to answer this question by providing a comprehensive comparison of these two fitness subscription services, taking into account their latest features and pricing.

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Apple Fitness+ is often compared to Peloton because both offer bike and treadmill classes with a comparable digital experience....

CrossOver can get your Windows productivity applications and PC games up and running on your Mac quickly and easily. CrossOver runs the Windows software that you need on Mac at home, in the office, or at school without purchasing a Windows license, without rebooting your computer, and without having to use a virtual machine. And CrossOver can run a wide range of Windows software.

Easy Installs! Many Windows titles can be installed using our CrossTie technology. If you have CrossOver installed, and have the installer for your Windows software, simply click the button in our Compatibility Database, and CrossOver will automatically install your application for you!

Note: the price reflected in the listing is for that of a perpetual license. To view other pricing options, please go here.

Yesterday we shared a huge list of deals on Apple products for Cyber Monday, and now we're shifting our focus to accessory sales from popular third-party retailers. This includes discounts from Sonos, Twelve South, Nomad, Satechi, and many more.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

Many Cyber Monday deals are known to sell out fast, so keep that in mind when browsing our posts and shopping online today. If you see something you're interested in, be sure to snag it quickly. You can also check out Cyber Monday deals on Apple products in our individual posts listed below.

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Brings bug fixes and improvements to the recently upgraded Open/Save dialog utility. ($39.95 new, free update, 17.3 MB, macOS 10.13+)

Adds support for grouping notes in projects and overviews by their Done status. (Free with a $34.99 Premium subscription or $119.99 one-time Premium purchase, free update for subscribers, 73 MB, macOS 10.14+)

On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts go over new product releases from the past week, discuss Sonos headphone rumors, and review a few products.HomeKit InsiderThis past week, we saw the Briiv Pro indoor air purifier hit Kickstarter. We reviewed the original model and it uses more eco-friendly materials for its filter such as coconut husks and moss.

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The United States, United Kingdom, and 16 other countries want to keep the development of AI systems secure, but a framework issued by the group offers common sense recommendations, and lacks firm action points.Introduced on Sunday by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the UK's National Cyber Security Centre, the "Guidelines for Secure AI System Development is a document that advises on the development of artificial intelligence systems.The intention is to help developers of systems that use AI to "make informed cybersecurity decisions at every stage of the development process," explains CISA. They also provide recommendations that "emphasize the importance of adhering to Secure by Design principles."

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Staying safe on the internet no longer comes down to not believing everything you read; the best way to remain private and secure when using your internet-connected devices is to use a VPN from Surfshark.Surfshark Cyber Monday deal saves you 86%Surfshark provides cybersecurity tools for consumers worldwide, and an iPhone VPN delivers unparalleled protection against malicious activity and unlocks additional content that is unavailable with an unsecured internet connection. It's a tool all Apple users should have in their digital toolbox, regardless of how you use your device.

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LibreOffice is an office suite (word processor, spreadsheet, presentations, drawing tool) compatible with other major office suites. The Document Foundation is coordinating development and maintenance of this OpenOffice.org fork.

Note: While the software is classified as free, it is actually donationware. Please consider making a donation to help support development.

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Chromium is an open-source browser project that aims to build a safer, faster, and more stable way for all Internet users to experience the web.

• List of changes available here.

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The deals of Black Friday carry on for yet another day, with Cyber Monday being the online counterpart to the sales event. Here's the best Apple Cyber Monday deals across not only its hardware line, but on accessories, software and even more.If you're in the market for a high-end MacBook Pro, a pair of AirPods Pro as a holiday gift, or even a new Apple Pencil for your iPad, there's a good chance that what you need will be in our bumper deals roundup list below.Headphones

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