Saturday April 1
18:34
Steve Jobs Has a New 'Memoir', to Be...
An anonymous reader shares this report from the Washington Post:
Steve Jobs never lived to be an old wise man.
But running Apple and Pixar, tumbling and thriving, earned him a lot of wisdom in his 56 years. Now, a small group of his family, friends and former colleagues have collected it into "Make Something Wonderful: Steve Jobs in his own words," available free to the public online starting on April 11. Somewhere between a posthumous memoir and a scrapbook album, it is told through notes and drafts Jobs emailed to himself, excerpts of letters and speeches, oral histories and interviews, photos and mementos. (Some physical copies are being produced for Apple and Disney employees, but that format won't be for sale to the general public.)
"Imagine yourself as an old person looking back on your life," Jobs wrote in a June 2005 email to himself as he was preparing to give the Stanford commencement speech. "Your life will be a story. It will be your story, with...
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15:21
Amazon slashes M2 MacBook Air to $999, M1 model...
Amazon's MacBook Air deals this April 1 are no joke, with $200 off both M1 and M2 models.April markdowns hit the MacBook Air.Kicking off the sale at Amazon is the lowest price we've seen in 30 days on the standard M2 Air with an 8-core GPU, 8GB of memory and a 256GB SSD in your choice of Space Gray, Silver or Gold. Now discounted to $999.99, the $200 price drop marks the cheapest price available on the latest iteration of the ultraportable Air, according to our M2 MacBook Air Price Guide.
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14:39
Get Apple's MacBook Pro 14-inch 1TB for $1,649...
This exclusive deal knocks $550 off the closeout M1 Pro model with 1TB of storage, plus bonus savings on AppleCare.Save $550 on this 1TB MacBook.The blowout $1,649 price is courtesy of Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama when you enter promo code APINSIDER during Step 3 of checkout (detailed activation instructions can be found further down this page).
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11:00
Apple TV+ marks April Fools' Day with show...
A quickfire series of tweets to the Apple TV Twitter account wasn't a hacking, but a prelude to a quick-fire trailer for shows and films on Apple TV+.[Apple TV+/Twitter]On Saturday morning, after promoting the MLS Season Pass, the Apple TV Twitter account then started releasing a series of tweets. While normally expected from social media accounts for some brands, the content of the tweets and the seemingly unconnected nature between them all may have confused its followers.
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09:51
Classical music, ChatGPT, and a yellow iPhone --...
Even as Apple released Apple Music Classical and a very yellow iPhone 14 in March 2023, it was looking to the future in India, while placating China.Every month, AppleInsider examines all of the news concerning Apple, picks out the most interesting issues, and spots all the times that there are clear trends emerging. Such as in March 2023, when you know that ChatGPT took over the world and so no one needs examine anything themselves ever again.On March 31, 2023, AppleInsider asked Bing and ChatGPT what Apple had been up to this month.
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08:49
My Currency Converter and Rates 7.5 review:...
Whether buying a croissant in Paris or haggling over souvenirs in Bali, you must know if you are getting a fair price. Here's an app that helps you convert currencies when traveling abroad, even without Wi-Fi.My Currency Converter and Rates app reviewAs its name implies, My Currency Converter and Rates is an app that helps you calculate currencies. Using a currency converter app is vital for international travelers to ensure they are not getting tricked into paying too much for goods and services.
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07:06
Steve Jobs Archive prepares to 'Make Something...
A new ebook based on emails and conversations involving Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is being published online by the Steve Jobs Archive, with "Make Something Wonderful" being released for free on April 11.[Steve Jobs Archive]The first major release of the Steve Jobs Archive, "Make Something Wonderful: Steve Jobs in his own words" is a digital book intended to encourage others into making things.
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06:08
Daily deals April 1: $60 off 9th-gen 10.2 iPad, 20%...
Today's top deals include 20% off TurboTax Deluxe 2022, $100 off a Samsung 65-inch QLED 4K Smart TV, $100 off a Robosen Transformers Optimus Prim Elite G1, and moreDiscounts on the iPad Mini, Ninth-gen iPad, and AirTags are in Saturday's deals. The AppleInsider deals crew scours the internet for massive deals at online retailers to compile a list of bargains for you to enjoy, including discounts on Apple products, storage devices, accessories, TVs and other gadgets. We share the best offers in our Daily Deals list to help save you money.
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06:02
VOCOlinc Smart Plug review: Powerful HomeKit control...
The VOCOlinc Smart Plug is a tiny device that can take any ordinary household item and make it controllable through HomeKit, from your iPhone.VOCOlinc Smart PlugUtilizing smart plugs is easy to do because all it takes to use them is to plug them in, connect them to one of your devices, and then start controlling them. The level of customization expands in the app they are connected to.
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04:54
Truck theft ends fatally after owner tracks suspect...
A Texas truck theft ended fatally after the suspected thief was allegedly shot by the vehicle's owner, who apparently tracked them down using an AirTag.AirTag on a keyring. San Antonio police received a stolen vehicle report at around 1 pm from a Braesview home. However, before police could recover the stolen truck, the owners of the vehicle decided to perform their own investigation, using an AirTag left in the truck to do so.
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Friday March 31
16:35
Scrivener 3.3.1
Brings compilation improvements for PDF, ebooks, and DOCX files to the long-form writing tool. ($49 new, free update, 134 MB, macOS 10.12.1+)
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12:16
Apple's Mac mini M2 512GB drops to $699 ($100...
Snap up exclusive savings on Apple's 2023 Mac mini with M2, with the 512GB model dipping to $699 on top of a new price drop on AppleCare.Save $100 on this 512GB Mac mini.For those seeking a powerful yet compact computing device, the 2023 M2 Mac mini with 512GB of storage is a great option. Powered by Apple's M2 chip, it offers exceptional speed, efficiency, and performance, all within a sleek design.
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12:08
Ron Howard's Imagine jumps ship from Apple TV+...
Ron Howard and Brian Grazer's Imagine Entertainment has switched a first-look deal from Apple TV+ to Amazon Studios.Brian Grazer and Ron HowardImagine's co-founders Brian Grazer and Ron Howard signed a multi-year deal with Apple in 2021 to produce films for Apple TV+. Apple had also signed a first-look deal that would allow the company to pick up a project before its competitors.
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11:32
UK antitrust case versus Apple's browser...
The UK antitrust authority's bid to investigate Apple's browser dominance on iOS has been stopped before it really got going — but not because of the merits of Apple's case.Cloud games are restricted in the App StoreThe UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced in November that it would investigate the dominance of Apple and Google in the mobile browser market, with a focus on mobile gaming. In particular, the CMA wanted to examine Apple's decision to restrict cloud gaming apps in the App Store.
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10:00
Oscars considering rule change to lock out Apple...
The Oscar's governing board is considering rules that will force Apple TV+ and Netflix to release more movies for longer runs in theaters — or they won't even be considered for Academy Awards.Apple TV+ hit "CODA" was the first streaming film to win Best PictureApple was the first streamer to win a Best Picture Oscar with 2022's "CODA," and then it followed that with a second Academy Award for its short film "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse." Plus the company is reportedly increasing its movie budget to $1 billion annually, including the costs of having more theatrical releases.
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09:42
∞ The Dalrymple Report: WWDC, Classical music, Apple...
Apple announced WWDC this week. The annual event takes place in June as it always does with an event in Cupertino and the rest being held online. One product we might get a glimpse of is Apple Goggles or Glasses, whatever you want to call them. Of course there will be lots of information about the new operating systems for all of the company’s products. Dave and I also look at the recently released Apple Music Classical app.
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09:30
Apple Gangnam store opens in South Korea with K-pop...
Apple's Gangnam store in South Korea is now open and features a limited-time pop-up studio with K-pop band NewJeans.Apple GangnamThe company announced the opening earlier in March. The new store has a double-high facade, gradient fritted glass, and a mirrored coating finish.
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09:20
Transmit 5.9.2
Adds support for opening ftp+tls:// URLs from the command line. ($45 new, free update, 35.7 MB, macOS 11+)
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09:18
ScreenFlow 10.0.9
Bug fix update for the screencast recording and video-editing app. ($149 new, free update, 84.7 MB, macOS 10.15+)
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09:17
CleanMyMac X 4.13
Introduces two new sections to the Mac maintenance utility: Connected Devices and External Drives. ($89.95 new, free update, 116 MB, macOS 10.13+)
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09:13
Pages 13, Numbers 13, and Keynote 13
Enables exporting and sending of documents in a different format from the macOS Share menu. (Free, various sizes, macOS 12.3+)
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08:03
GM ditching CarPlay & Android Auto for Google-...
General Motors plans to gradually replace CarPlay and Android Auto in its vehicles, in favor of an in-house infotainment system developed with Google, leaning on subscription services.GM snubs CarPlayAs Apple prepares to launch the next generation of CarPlay it teased in 2022, some automobile manufacturers are taking a step back. For example, after being late to the game in integrating third-party systems, GM will no longer offer CarPlay and Android Auto in future electric vehicles, starting with the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer.
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06:44
Deals: Chromebooks as low as $50, Dell USB-C monitor...
Today's top deals include a Corsair Surround wired gaming headset for $40, $130 off a TCL 65" Class 5-Series 4K Roku Smart TV, Samsung monitors as low as $130, and 50% off a JBL Dolby Atmos soundbar.Get a TCL 65-inch 4K TV for $398The AppleInsider Team searches the internet for stellar deals at online retailers to develop a list of fantastic bargains on trending tech items, including discounts on Apple products, storage devices, accessories, TVs and other gadgets. We share the best finds in our Daily Deals list to help you save money.
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06:39
Apple Fifth Avenue celebrates Apple Music Classical...
The New York Philharmonic will perform at Apple Fifth Avenue to celebrate the launch of Apple's new classical music streaming app.Image Credit: AppleThe event, which is already full, will take place on Friday, March 31, at 6:00 pm. It is expected to run for about 45 minutes.
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06:35
Apple providing iPads & more to '...
Apple has announced its support for Exceptional Minds, a program in Los Angeles that helps autistic artists explore their creativity.Exceptional Minds helps students using Apple productsThe school prepares neurodivergent artists for employment in entertainment through a blend of technical training, practical experience, and career-path planning, using technology provided by Apple's community grants program. Alumni have gotten jobs at top companies like Marvel, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network.
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06:28
Tim Cook's whirlwind China tour continues with...
Apple CEO Tim Cook is continuing his tour of China and has now met the "phenomenal team" behind hit game and previous Apple Design Award winner "Genshin Impact."Tim Cook in Shanghai (Source: Weibo)Cook was one of the few US CEOs to attend the revived China Development Forum, and then later met with the Chinese Commerce Minister. Just as with his previous tours of Japan, and also Europe, Cook has added developer visits to his itinerary.
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06:13
AirPods Pro 2 vs Nothing Ear (2) - compared
The Nothing Ear (2) promises ANC at a low price, making it an attractive option against even Apple's AirPods Pro.Nothing Ear (2) [Left], Apple AirPods Pro 2 [Right]Nothing updated its personal audio offering in March by introducing the Nothing Ear (2). A follow-up to the Nothing Ear (1), the second-generation model refines the stylish accessory by making some small changes to the format.
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05:47
WWDC 2023, Apple Music Classical review, AR Headset...
WWDC 2023 kicks off on June 5th, there are some questions about the launch of the rumored AR headset, Apple Music Classical is officially available, and more, all on this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast.Apple Music Classical is hereYour hosts discuss WWDC 2023 and what may or may not be announced. The Apple AR headset was all but confirmed until it wasn't, and rumors suggest internal sentiment about the product is quite negative.
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04:48
Google hit by $4 billion lawsuit from UK publishers
On top of a US Department of Justice suit, and another in the UK, more publishers are accusing Google of using its dominance to limit what revenue they could make from online ads.Google is already under investigation in the UK for allegedly abusing its market power, and the local Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regulator is also investigating the company's dominance in mobile browsing.According to BBC News, however, a lawsuit has now been filed on behalf of publishers, claiming that any future fines will not help companies who have allegedly suffered.
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03:55
Smart AirTag leads cops to dumb thief wearing victim...
Police tracked a suspected luggage thief with an AirTag that the owner wisely stashed in his luggage, and busted the bandit wearing the owner's clothes.AirTag on a bagIn yet another incident where AirTags reunited an owner with their suitcase, Jameel Reid in Georgia recovered his luggage and "about $3,000 worth of stuff" in it.
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02:45
Solid-state iPhone 15 Pro buttons will work with...
Adding to a recent leak about the iPhone 15 Pro switching away from physical buttons, a new report says that the sensitivity of the new solid-state ones will be customizable.Render of new buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro modelsA credible leaker known as "Anonymous A.S." has followed up an initial reporte about iPhone 15 Pro buttons, which is said to originate with a hardware developer at Apple. "Forgot to mention he does know those capacitive buttons will work very well with gloves and cases if designed correctly," says the leaker, "as there's a sensitivity toggle."
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Thursday March 30
11:44
Apple wins VirnetX patent appeal -- but one verdict...
Apple has been battling VirnetX in court for over a decade over patents, and on Thursday, the US Court of Appeals handed Apple a victory in the latest skirmish.VirnetX trialIn 2010, VirnetX launched a legal dispute by alleging numerous instances of patent infringement related to FaceTime, VPN, and iMessage services. A Texas court fined Apple $368 million in 2012 for violating one patent, but the ruling was overturned almost two years later.
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11:04
Emotn N1 review: A projector built for Netflix
The Emotn N1 projector, with its officially licensed Netflix app onboard, is a simple-to-use product that just works.N1 projectorThe Emotn N1 is a portable projector officially licensed with Netflix, meaning the app is on the projector and ready to start streaming as soon as you log in to your account.
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10:55
Bring Your Mac Display Up to Ergonomic Viewing with...
10:53
New Beats Flex ‘Girls Don’t Cry’ edition launches
The Beats brand has recently released a new Beats Flex in collaboration with Girls Don’t Cry and Verdy. The custom-designed Beats Flex has a blue and red theme, and a heart charm that can be attached or de-attached to the cable part of the earphones. The collaboration is between Apple, the Girls Don’t Cry project, [...]
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10:51
Annual Apple Swift Student Challenge submissions now...
The annual Swift Student Challenge is now open for registration. Alongside the WWDC 2023 announcement, Apple launched an online registration for those interested in showing their coding skills. The Swift Student Challenge will have students create an experience using the Swift Playgrounds app. The task involves making three-minute interactive content within an app playground. Judges [...]
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10:48
Apple sets date for WWDC 2023
Apple today set the date for its anticipated WWDC 2023 on June 5 to 9. The 34th annual Worldwide Developers Conference will be an online-only event and will take place starting June 5 through 9. All developers and those interested can join the conference without having to register or pay to access it. Apple will [...]
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10:46
Apple unveils 'Big Beasts' nature series...
Ahead of Earth Day on April 22, 2023, Apple TV+ has announced a new series featuring "nature's most captivating giants," and narrated by Tom Hiddleston.In 2022, Apple marked Earth Day with a slew of apps, podcasts, and walks in the Fitness app. For 2023, it's starting celebrations with the release of this nature documentary."[Filmed] over two years, the series takes audiences on an epic journey around the globe," says Apple in a statement, "from freezing poles to tropical rainforests, to meet nature's most captivating giants."
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09:27
Apple's iWork apps now support Apple Pencil...
Apple has updated Pages, Numbers, and Keynote to support Apple Pencil's recent hover mode and other improvements.Apple updates iWork appsApple is currently issuing upgrades to its collection of iWork apps after updating its operating systems with iOS 16.4, macOS Ventura 13.3, and other releases. They include various fixes for bugs and performance and an Apple Pencil feature for iPad Pro.
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08:19
Unique 'Lucky you' sealed original iPhone...
A factory-sealed original iPhone with a unique sticker is up for auction that is expected to end at as much as $60,000.The "Lucky You" iPhoneComing from Wright auction house, a factory-sealed, first-generation iPhone has arrived from Donald Gajadhar of Fox-White Art & Antique Appraisals. But it has something that sets it apart from other boxed iPhones.
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07:55
iPad is a beacon of light in India's...
Rapidly declining laptop sales are a grave portent for India's overall PC market, but Apple's dominance of the tablet portion of that market with the iPad remains a bright spot.iPad shipments dominated in Q4 2022The PC market in India, which comprises desktops, notebooks, and tablets, fell 4% year-over-year to 5.1 million units in quarter three of 2022. Notebook shipments drove the overall decline, decreasing by 21%.
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06:50
Netflix's cheapest plan is now available on...
Months after its launch, Netflix's ad-supported plan has finally made it to the Apple TV with limited quality and streaming.Find Netflix Basic on Apple TVThe company launched the streaming tier in November for consoles, Chromecast, iOS, Amazon Fire, and various smart televisions. It didn't initially support tvOS but now the plan is available in the latest version of the Netflix Apple TV app.
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06:49
Deals: AirPods Max $479, iMacs from $899, $150 off...
Today's top deals include an EyeVac home touchless stationary vacuum for $90, an LG 50" Class 4K webOS Smart TV for $318, 65% off a Seagate Expansion 16TB external hard drive, and 74% off a 2-pack of mophie car chargers.Get an Self Emptying Robot Vac for $98The AppleInsider team scours the web for stellar deals at online stores to create a list of top-notch bargains on trending tech items, including discounts on Apple products, TVs, accessories, and other gadgets. We post the most valuable finds in our Daily Deals list to help put money back in your pocket.
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06:44
TSMC may not expand in US if double taxation rule...
As Apple's major chip manufacturer TSMC nears the opening of its Arizona plant, US officials want it to build more — but US versus China politics are complicating matters.TSMC investing $40 billion in Arizona fabsTaiwanese company TSMC has already invested $40 billion in its new Arizona factory, which it says will open in 2024. But since the US does not have a income tax agreement with Taiwan, TSMC faces double taxation on its profits from this or any other factory it could build in the States.
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05:38
Apple wants to track every user movement for health...
Apple wants to know every time you move a muscle in any part of your body, so it can more accurately build a picture of your fitness, and also possibly map your location in a room better.Apple already has technology such as accelerometers in the Apple Watch that mean it's able to automatically detect you're walking, even though you forgot to turn on the Outdoor Walk workout. It also recently applied for a patent for a camera on the Apple Watch which, as well as for photography, was about detecting movement.Now two separate patent applications have been revealed, which despite being applied for a year apart, both aim to detect every movement — and use it.
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05:36
Apple AR headset debut at WWDC in doubt
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple is not "optimistic" about launching its AR/VR headset and has pushed back mass production to, meaning it may not get an announcement at WWDC.A render of a potential Apple headset [AppleInsider]
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04:48
MacBook Air refresh in 2024 or 2025 rumored to get...
If a new rumor is correct, the MacBook Air will get a high-tech OLED screen at some point after a migration to the technology in the MacBook Pro and iPad.M2 MacBook Air (left) and M1 MacBook Air (right)A supply chain report from Korean publication The Elec discusses mostly who will make the screens for the device, but not specifically when. The display for the rumored OLED MacBook Air is said to be made by Samsung, as LG is busy making OLED for iPad.
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04:48
Clearer pictures of rumored Apple AR headet cable...
A closer look at a cable said to be from Apple's AR headset has popped up from a well-known leaker, showing serialization and part numbers for the assembly.A render of a potential Apple headset [AppleInsider]The image shows a previously leaked cable, but this time, the identifying numbers are not obscured. In fact, it appears to be the same picture as before, just without redactions.
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Wednesday March 29
18:35
Netflix Games may come to TVs, use iPhone as a...
A report suggests Netflix is working on a feature that will bring its games to smart TV platforms and could enable players to use their iPhones as a controller.Netflix GamesNetflix Games launched in 2021 with little fanfare since. The selection offers a variety of games, some inspired by Netflix properties, others seemingly random.
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16:46
Lost Apple Watch spends a night in the ocean, found...
An Apple Watch takes a dive without its owner but is recovered a day later and returned without damage thanks to Lost Mode.Apple Watch Series 3There are regular reports of working iPhones being recovered from bodies of water, but rarely, if ever, an Apple Watch. However, one unlucky man from Praia Grande would put his Apple Watch's water resistance to the test.
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15:00
After Two Years, Autodesk Maya and AutoCAD Become...
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: It has been two years and four months since the first Apple Silicon Mac hit the market, and now Autodesk has finally updated some of its massively popular professional applications (AutoCAD and Maya) to run natively on M1 and M2 chips. The availability of AutoCAD for Mac 2024 was announced in a blog post on Autodesk's website on March 28. Like other major AutoCAD updates, it adds new features like expanded automation tools and easier workflows, but the announcement that "for the first time, AutoCAD for Mac 2024 and AutoCAD LT for Mac 2024 now run natively on both Intel and Apple Silicon architectures, including M1 and M2 chips in the M-series chips" is clearly the headlining feature.
Autodesk claims that Apple Silicon support "can increase overall performance by up to two times" compared to the 2023 version of AutoCAD. A day later, on March 29, Autodesk revealed the 2024 update for Maya, its 3D modeling software chiefly...
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14:36
Apple Pay network experiencing intermittent outage
Some users have reported Apple Pay services are down, from Apple Cash to Apple Card, and Apple is investigating the problem.Apple Pay and Wallet is downApple Pay and Apple Wallet have been down since around 4:15 p.m. EST on Wednesday. The outage prevents certain Apple Pay transactions or payments to the Apple Card from working.
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14:11
Top World Backup Day deals knock up to $800 off...
World Backup Day is March 31, 2023, and retailers are cutting prices on drives, memory cards, NAS enclosures, and more ahead of the big day. We've rounded up the top deals that can save you up to 70% instantly.Save on storage ahead of World Backup Day.World Backup Day 2023 is around the corner and with it comes discounts on a variety of storage solutions from leading electronics retailers like Amazon.com and BHPhotoVideo.com.
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13:12
After two years, Autodesk Maya and AutoCAD become...
Enlarge / A woman uses AutoCAD on a MacBook Pro in this promotional image from Autodesk. (credit: Autodesk)
It has been two years and four months since the first Apple Silicon Mac hit the market, and now Autodesk has finally updated some of its massively popular professional applications (AutoCAD and Maya) to run natively on M1 and M2 chips.
The availability of AutoCAD for Mac 2024 was announced in a blog post on Autodesk's website on March 28. Like other major AutoCAD updates, it adds new features like expanded automation tools and easier workflows, but the announcement that "for the first time,...
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12:18
UGREEN’s 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Stand is $30 Off
Give all your MagSafe-supported Apple devices a home with the UGREEN 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Stand. Today, it’s down to just $99.99 from its original price of $130 on Amazon. UGREEN’s MagSafe Stand is MFi-Certified and can put out an impressive 25W total- 15W for the iPhone, 5W for your AirPods, and 5W for your Apple [...]
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12:15
Apple Music Classical now available on iOS
Apple’s long-awaited classical music app is now available on the App Store. App rollout began on March 27 for international users, with most seeing the app on the App Store a day later. It’s localized for regions in Spain, Portuguese, Italy, Germany, France, The Netherlands, and the UK, and works on iPod and iPhone that [...]
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12:13
Apple Gangnam opening to have exclusive K-Pop Pop-Up...
Apple’s South Korean retail store, Apple Gangnam, will host a special event on its opening day. Apple Gangnam will be the fifth Apple Store in the Seoul region and will open on March 31. To celebrate the retail store’s opening, limited-time Pop-Up Studio sessions will be held beginning April 1. It features up-and-coming K-pop group [...]
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12:07
Apple launches Tetris Apple TV+ Promo
Apple recently partnered up with PlayStudios to offer a one-month free trial of its Apple TV+ service by playing Tetris. In a marketing move, Apple will reward players who play Tetris through PlayStudios free Apple TV+ for one month. Tetris is available to play on the playAwards platform, where gamers can earn points by completing [...]
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11:46
Apple’s WWDC 2023 keynote will take place on June 5
Enlarge / Apple's first promotional image for WWDC 2023. (credit: Apple)
Apple will host its 34th annual Worldwide Developers Conference at its Cupertino, California, headquarters from Monday, June 5 through Friday, June 9, the company announced on Wednesday.
The conference will kick off with "a special all-day event," inclusive of the customary keynote presentation and the platform State of the Union talks. The language on Apple's website suggests that like last year, some or all of those will be presented in prerecorded video form rather than as a live on-stage presentation.
After that first day, Apple will likely host various panels on how developers can work with the company's developer toolkits and APIs to support new and old...
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11:27
WWDC 2023 Scheduled for June 5–9
Mark your calendars—Apple has announced that its Worldwide Developer Conference will kick off on 5 June 2023. Will the keynote reveal more than the next versions of Apple's operating systems?
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10:50
Apple Unveils Apple Pay Later
In the coming months, it will become possible to split purchases into four payments spread over six weeks with Apple Pay Later. At least with online or in-app sales by participating merchants for consumers in the US.
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10:37
Fresh price drop drives AirPods Pro 2 down to $194.99
Verizon's AirPods Pro 2 deal offers best-of-the-web pricing on the earbuds, beating Amazon.com by $40.AirPods Pro 2 are heavily discounted today.Verizon's $194.99 price on second-generation AirPods Pro rings in as the cheapest available, according to the AppleInsider AirPods Price Guide.
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10:24
Apple announces Swift Student Challenge for WWDC 2023
Alongside Apple's date reveal for WWDC 2023, the company has also announced that the Swift Student Challenge coding competition is making a return. Here's how to apply.New Swift Student ChallengeThis year's Worldwide Developer's Conference is set from June 5 to June 9 where Apple will reveal iOS 17 and other new operating systems. And students who code can participate in the Swift Student Challenge.
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10:20
Apple Sets June 5 WWDC To Debut Mixed-Reality Headset
Apple set a June 5 date for the event where it plans to unveil a mixed-reality headset, the first major new product since its smartwatch debuted eight years ago. From a report: The company scheduled its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, better known as WWDC, to kick off on that Monday and run through Friday, June 9. It typically uses the first day of the conference to discuss its next-generation platforms and operating systems. This year's conference will be held as an "all-day experience" at headquarters in Cupertino, California. Central to the agenda this time around will be the headset, likely to be dubbed the Reality One or Reality Pro, Bloomberg News has reported. Apple will also showcase the accompanying xrOS operating system and a way for developers to write apps for the device.
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10:09
What to expect from WWDC 2023 on June 5 through June...
Apple has confirmed the 2023 Worldwide Developer Conference will start on June 5 with a mixed in-person and online developer event.Apple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference, or WWDC, is usually held the first week of June. It has been announced for June 5 to June 9, but little other detail has been offered. Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, Greg "Joz" Joswiak, has given one hint about what the event will focus on, in a tweet punning on Swift, the name of Apple's programming language.
Hoping the week of June 5 comes around Swiftly! #WWDC23 pic.twitter.com/dXzVD9fCnJ
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09:30
Apple was founded 47 years ago, on April 1, 1976
The Apple of 1976 should be unrecognizable compared to today's gigantic corporation, and yet key early decisions by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and more, are still having their effect today.Steve Jobs with the original Macintosh, made eight years after Apple's foundingTim Cook marked the 45th anniversary of Apple with a tweet looking back to his friend and colleague, co-founder Steve Jobs.
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09:04
Apple Music Classical (Mostly) Plays the Right Chords
People unfamiliar with classical music who want to discover new music will find the Apple Music Classical app more than sufficient. Classical music fans familiar with the genre and looking for uncommon recordings will find it somewhat frustrating.
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08:45
The best disk clone apps for Mac in 2023
A handful of macOS apps let you make near-exact copies of your Mac's storage devices, which can be handy for backing up in case of a data emergency.Sometimes it's handy to make a full, complete, exact copy of one of your Mac's drives - especially the Startup Disk. Due to the complexity of macOS's UNIX underpinnings and the huge number of files installed with macOS, making a disk clone can be a daunting task.There are several apps you can use to make a disk clone or to back up and restore your Mac's drives and volumes. These include, but are not limited to:
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08:37
Logitech's new Zone Learn headset helps kids...
Young children can benefit from online language learning classes using Logitech's new Zone Learn headphones that it tested with educators.Zone Learn headsets from LogitechThe company worked with educators and students to design a headset tuned for voice clarity rather than music. As a result, it's ideal for sessions such as reading, testing, and learning a different language.
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07:47
Beats by Dre is launching a 'Girls Don't...
Apple's Beats by Dre is collaborating with Verdy's "Girls Don't Cry" brand on a special edition of Beats Flex earbuds that go on sale March 31.Beats by Dre and Girls Don't CryBeats by Dre announced the partnership on Twitter and showed the new design in a YouTube video. It features model Jasmine Daniels lying in bed listening to "Something I Need" by Koteri.
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07:00
Deals: iPads from $125, $900 off MacBook Pro, $400...
Some of today's top month-end deals include $410 off an Acer gaming desktop, $600 off an MSI Creator M16 laptop, $100 off a FlexiSpot desk bike chair workstation, and up to $500 off laptops & desktops at Dell.Save $900 on a 14" MacBook ProThe AppleInsider crew scours the internet for can't-miss bargains at online stores to develop a list of stellar deals on popular tech items, including discounts on Apple products, TVs, accessories, and other gadgets. We share the best finds in our Daily Deals list to help put more money back in your pocket.
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06:52
High durability lets iPhones & Androids maintain...
A new report delves into how iPhone and Android smartphones both stay in good shape for years, enabling them to be reused — but Android smartphones fare slightly better at maintaining good battery life.iPhone batteryThe majority of old iPhones are reused in some way, whether it's being given to a friend or member of the family, or exchanged for a new one. Some people also keep their old iPhones as a spare or backup.
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04:39
16-inch MacBook Pro vs LG Gram 17 - compared
LG has updated its Gram series of laptops with the new LG Gram 17, a lightweight notebook with a large screen. Here's how it compares with the newest 16-inch MacBook Pro models with an M2 Pro or M2 Max chip.MacBook Pro vs LG Gram 17The 2023 Gram 17 started shipping on February 1, though LG announced the new computer in January at CES 2023. It includes the latest technologies, such as an Intel Core i7 processor and an Nvidia GPU.
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04:30
How to Stop Robocalls on an iPhone
Robocalls can be the bane of your mobile life. Here's how you can deal with the extremely annoying and unwanted phone calls.Tired of receiving robocalls on your iPhone? You're not alone. It's not just the hassle of being interrupted (maybe even infuriated) every time one comes through.Picking up, let alone interacting with, a robocall can put you in real danger of being defrauded or otherwise scammed.
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04:25
Wozniak, Musk & more call for 'out-of-...
Steve Wozniak, Elon Musk, and over 1,000 others have signed an open letter asking for an immediate six-month halt on AI technology more powerful than ChatGPT-4.Google Bard is rolling out to users. This has been the year of artificial intelligence agents such as ChatGPT and Google Bard becoming mainstream. Despite all AI companies describing their products as experiments, or effectively beta releases, their language-processing features are being integrated into Microsoft 365 and searches including Bing.
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03:58
New iPhone 15 Pro chip will keep solid-state buttons...
A new rumor claims that Apple is adapting a super-low energy mode so that whether a battery is dead, or the phone is turned off, its new buttons can react to touch.Render of new buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro modelsApple's A16 Bionic, and other A-series chips, already feature an energy-saving mode. It's specifically designed so functions such as Find My and Apple Pay can work when a battery is so depleted that the phone has turned off.
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03:37
Driver that plowed through Hingham Apple Store...
Bradley Rein, the driver that drove his car through the Apple Derby Street retail store, has been indicted on second-degree murder and other charges related to the crash.Source: AP Photo/Steven SenneRein drove an SUV through the front of the Apple Derby Street store in November 2022. He claimed it was an accident, but nonetheless, 22 people were injured and one 65-year-old man was killed.
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Tuesday March 28
17:21
AutoCAD gets native Apple Silicon support, boasts 2x...
Engineering and design tool AutoCAD by Autodesk gains native support for Apple Silicon M-series processors in the 2024 release.A MacBook Air with M2 processorAutoCAD and AutoCAD LT are the latest professional apps to gain native support for Apple Silicon. This translates to faster load and render times throughout the app.
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16:34
Apple Gangnam launching with K-pop Pop-Up Studio...
Seoul's fifth Apple Store opens on March 31 and will feature a limited-time Pop-Up Studio experience featuring K-pop band NewJeans.Apple GangnamApple previously shared that the Apple Gangnam retail location would open on March 31. The company even offers a dedicated Apple Music playlist celebrating Gangnam's, well, style.
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16:00
Play 'Tetris' and win one month Apple TV+...
To celebrate the release of "Tetris," Apple and PlayStudios have partnered to provide players with an Apple TV+ free trial reward.Unlock 1 month of Apple TV+ by playing Tetris"Tetris" will premiere on Apple TV+ on March 31 and stars Taron Egerton. It tells the story of how Tetris became one of the most popular games in the world.
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15:29
Apple Pay Later turns Apple into a full-on money...
With the limited launch today of a new service called Apple Pay Later, Apple will now lend money directly to users through the Wallet app on devices like the iPhone.
We first heard about the service in 2021, and it was officially announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2022. It faced several delays, though, as iOS 16 began...
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14:52
iOS 16.5 beta adds Sports tab in Apple News, little...
Apple provided developers with the first iOS 16.5 beta on Tuesday with few user-facing updates — namely, a change to Apple News and Siri.Apple News gets a dedicated Sports tab in iOS 16.5Apple released iOS 16.4 to the public on Monday after a month-long beta cycle. The company didn't waste any time getting the iOS 16.5 beta out the door, but not much has changed.
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14:17
Apple's M2 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch drops to $3,...
The high-end MacBook Pro with a top-of-the-line M2 Max chip is $300 off in addition to a new $80 price drop on AppleCare.Save $300 on this 2023 MacBook Pro.The exclusive $300 discount is valid at Adorama, an Apple Authorized Reseller that has been in business since 1974. When promo code APINSIDER is entered during Step 3 of checkout at Adorama, readers can unlock savings on every 2023 Mac, including the M2 Max-equipped 16-inch configuration with a 38-core GPU, 32GB of unified memory and a spacious 1TB SSD.
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12:42
Xcode 14.1 required for App Store submissions from...
Apple has warned developers submitting apps to the App Store that they will soon need to use Xcode 14.1 or later for them to be accepted.Xcode [Apple]A notice posted to Apple's Developer News and Updates advises of a change to the App Store submission requirements that starts from April 25. From that date, developers need to build their apps using Xcode 14.1 or later for it to be looked at.
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11:51
How to add and transfer eSIMs to iPhone
You don't need to use fiddly physical SIM cards anymore. Here's how to get started using the modern eSIM with your iPhone.You don't need physical SIM cards anymore [PublicDomainPictures/Pixabay]A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is that tiny contact-covered card your carrier provides so your iPhone and other devices work on their cellular network. However, in a constantly-evolving market, they, too, have been replaced by something newer.
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11:28
Samsung’s Smart Monitor Gets an Amazing 33% Discount
A smart monitor that has a lot of useful features serves as an excellent display for an M2 Mac mini. Today, the Samsung M8 Smart Monitor is down to just $469.45 from its original price of $700 on Amazon. A 32-inch UHD screen should be more than enough for a monitor screen, but the M8 [...]
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11:25
Emergency SOS via Satellite launches in six new...
Apple’s iOS 16.4 update brings the iPhone 14 feature Emergency SOS via Satellite to six new regions. In a press release, Apple said that Emergency SOS via Satellite will go live in Portugal, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, Belgium, and Austria. For the iPhone 14 to work the device has to be updated to iOS 16.4. [...]
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11:22
PlayStation 5 DualSense edge wireless controller...
11:15
Apple execs reveal upcoming iPadOS 16.4 feature ‘...
Apple Pencil Hover is a new feature that’s coming to the iPadOS 16.4 update. Leslie Ikemoto, Input Experience Director, and Stephen Tonna, Platform Product Marketing Director recently spoke in a TechCrunch interview about the hover feature. With Procreate as the software, the two discussed how users will now see a mark on the screen whenever [...]
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10:30
Apple seeds the first developer beta of iOS 16.5...
Apple has restarted the beta cycle for developers by releasing the first betas of iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5.Developers can download iOS 16.5Developers can download the latest builds from the Apple Developer Center after signing up for the beta testing program. Public beta versions of the releases often arrive shortly after the developer releases through the Apple Beta Software Program.
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10:24
Apple seeds first developer beta for macOS Ventura...
Apple has restarted the beta cycle once again, with the release of the first developer beta of macOS Ventura 13.4 for testers to try out.macOS Ventura gets a new betaDevelopers signed up for the beta program can pick the latest builds via the Apple Developer Center, or by updating Macs already running beta software. Public beta versions usually arrive a little after the developer versions, and are accessible by the Apple Beta Software Program.
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10:16
Apple introduces first watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5...
Following the public releases ending the previous beta cycle, Apple has now issued new developer betas for watchOS 9.5 and tvOS 16.5.Developers taking part in the beta can download the latest builds via the Apple Developer Center, or by updating hardware already running the beta operating systems. Public beta versions are usually provided a short time after the developer counterparts, and the public can try them out via the Apple Beta Software Program.The new watchOS 9.5 and tvOS 16.5 developer betas follow after the end of the previous beta cycle, which culminated with the release of watchOS 9.4 and tvOS 16.4 to the public...
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09:27
China tells Apple to beef up its data security...
China has advised Apple, one of the most privacy-forward tech companies in the world, to improve its data security practices.Tim Cook at the Summit in 2019Apple CEO Tim Cook took part in Beijing's China Development Forum, which involved a lot of discussions with senior government figures. However, in the case of one official, it seems they made an odd statement to the company.
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09:03
Apple launches Apple Pay Later, but only for...
The delayed Apple Pay Later service has begun in the US, with Apple saying it will invite users onto the service which gives them the ability to pay for goods in four installments at 0% interest.Apple Pay Later was announced in mid-2022, but immediately faced a series of delays. Now Apple has announced that it is introducing the service, but at first it is in a very limited way."Starting today, Apple will begin inviting select users to access a prerelease version of Apple Pay Later," said the company in a press release, "with plans to offer it to all eligible users in the coming months."
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08:43
Apple Introduces Apple Pay Later
Apple: Apple today introduced Apple Pay Later in the U.S. Designed with users' financial health in mind, Apple Pay Later allows users to split purchases into four payments, spread over six weeks with no interest and no fees. Users can easily track, manage, and repay their Apple Pay Later loans in one convenient location in Apple Wallet. Users can apply for Apple Pay Later loans of $50 to $1,000, which can be used for online and in-app purchases made on iPhone and iPad with merchants that accept Apple Pay. Starting today, Apple will begin inviting select users to access a prerelease version of Apple Pay Later, with plans to offer it to all eligible users in the coming months.
Apple Pay Later is built right into Wallet, so users can seamlessly view, track, and manage all of their loans in one place. With Apple Pay Later in Wallet, users can easily see the total amount due for all of their existing loans, as well as the total amount due in the next 30 days. Apple Pay Later is...
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08:32
B&H Photo is offering deep discounts of up to $...
B&H Photo made portable storage solutions even more affordable with deep price cuts of up to $460 off of SanDisk solid-state drives. Also, enjoy huge savings on MacBook Pro laptops, with last year's 16-inch M1 Max now $600 less than retail.Discounts up to $900 through B&H Photo. Shoppers can take home a brand new Sony Bravia TV for $900 off retail price or a new Canon mirrorless digital camera for a $400 discount as...
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08:22
Apple pushing Apple Music Classical hard with new TV...
To tantalize would-be listeners, Apple Music Classical has offered a sneak peek at an exclusive performance of one of Beethoven's concertos by two talented women in classical music.Apple Music Classical rolled out on Monday, providing curated access to a range of classical and classical-inspired music.A new ad uploaded to the Apple Music YouTube channel on Tuesday gives users a quick look at what they can expect when using Apple Music Classical. The ad touts the app's spatial audio and robust search features, allowing listeners to search by artist, conductor, composer, instrument, and orchestra.
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08:17
'Sid Meier's Railroads' is coming to...
Feral Interactive is bringing "Sid Meier's Railroads!" to the App Store in April, and is available to preorder now."Sid Meier's Railroads!"The game will arrive on April 15 and will be available for $12.99. Players can create a transport network in locations across America and Europe with 40 famous train engines from the early 19th century to the present day.
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08:01
Apple researching how to make an iPad enclosure out...
A future iPad could be made with an enclosure entirely formed from glass, giving Apple's tablet a striking new appearance.An iPad or iPad Pro may one day be encased in glass, without an aluminum backing. The iPad and iPad Pro lines differ from the iPhone in a number of ways, but a big one is in construction. While the iPhone is glass-backed, the iPad lineup still relies on a metal enclosure covering its back side.
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07:35
India smartphone market contracting, but increasing...
In 2022, Shipments of smartphones made in India declined overall, but the value of the market is increasing thanks to premium smartphones such as the iPhone.iPhone shipments increase in IndiaThe latest note from Counterpoint Research examines "Made in India" smartphone shipments. They found that the 3% decline year-over-year to 188 million units was primarily due to lower consumer demand due to macroeconomic factors, especially in the second half of 2022.
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