Monday April 8
07:47
Report: Apple TV with a built-in camera ‘discussed’...
Macworld
Apple fans may be excited about the idea of an Apple robot following every step you take in your home. However, it seems like a pie in the sky and there’s another idea that is a lot more realistic.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is looking into ways to expand its presence in the smart home market, and one way it could do it is to make a new Apple TV with a built-in FaceTime camera. The device would also introduce new gesture controls the user can perform.
While you might be muttering to yourself, “finally!” hold on–Gurman doesn’t say it’s in development or prototypes are in the works. Gurman...
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07:37
A future Apple TV could get a FaceTime camera – but...
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has suggested that Apple is considering launch an Apple TV with a built-in FaceTime camera.
But does that idea actually make sense, compared to plugging in a separate camera, or using your iPhone as a camera … ?
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07:24
New iPads will ‘probably’ arrive week of May 6, says...
Macworld
The long-awaited iPad refresh is now expected to happen in the second week of May, with a trusted leaker predicting that the launch will “probably” take place in the week of May 6.
In the April 7 edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman reiterates his earlier prediction that we can “circle early May” for the eagerly awaited unveiling of new iPad models. (Near the end of March Gurman cited “people with knowledge of the matter” in predicting that the devices would ship in that part of the year.) But he...
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07:01
Apple TV+ premieres first ‘Fly Me to The Moon’...
Happy Eclipse Day! Remember Apple’s secretive Project Artemis film? The movie production team basically took over Kennedy Space Center in a time machine for it.
Last week the official movie title was revealed as Fly Me to The Moon, and today the first official trailer has dropped.
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06:55
9to5Mac Daily: April 8, 2024 – App Store emulators,...
06:44
Apple could get its wish for a federal privacy law...
The need for a federal privacy law has long been clear to most, but making it actually happen has been another matter. However, a compromise could potentially see it introduced by the end of the year.
Apple has been calling for Congress to pass a GDPR-style privacy law since at least 2018, but little progress has been made since then. All that may be about to change, however …
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06:20
Apple Watch Ultra 2 ‘instant lifeline’ to runners...
Apple Watch is an essential runner’s companion, and takes it to the next level with longer battery life and more. That’s why participants of this year’s The Speed Project call it an “instant lifeline” during a grueling relay race from Santa Monica to Las Vegas.
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05:47
Spotify AI DJ can now create playlists from text...
Spotify’s AI DJ feature launched more than a year ago now, but users had little control over it. That’s now changing for beta users, as you can now create playlists from ChatGPT-style text prompts.
Spotify recommends specifying a combination of genres, moods, artists, and decades – but you can also try off-the-wall things like “beats to battle a zombie apocalypse” …
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05:17
TSMC gets $11.6B in US grants and loans; will open...
Apple chipmaker TSMC has announced plans to open a third Arizona chip plant, in addition to the two already under construction. This will be the most advanced of the three plants, making 2nm chips.
The expansion plan appears to have been part of a deal for the company to receive a total of $11.6B in US grants and loans …
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04:38
Apple under 4th DMA non-compliance investigation;...
Apple is now under yet another DMA non-compliance investigation – the fourth one to have been opened in the past two weeks.
Spotify, the company behind the complaint leading to the latest antitrust investigation, has suggested that Apple is now liable to daily fines, though that doesn’t appear to be correct …
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04:16
macOS 15: Everything you need to know about the next...
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The next version of the Mac operating system, macOS 15, is expected to make its debut at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, which kicks off with a keynote on June 10. After a beta period, the official release occurs in the fall.
Rumors of what macOS 15 will entail are scarce as usual–because software development doesn’t rely on third-party production and manufacturing like hardware does, rumors about macOS don’t happen often. But when rumors do leak, they will be tracked in this article. Here’s everything we know so far.
macOS 15 release date: When will macOS 15 arrive?
Since 2013, Apple has released macOS during the fall season in the U.S. The company has established a pattern of releasing iOS...
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04:15
iPhone SE leak paints a portrait of the best $499...
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More than two years after Apple launched the 3rd-gen iPhone SE at the “Peek Performance” event, we were starting to give up hope that a new model was ever going to arrive. But some recent rumors piqued our interest, while the latest leak has our full attention.
According to a Weibo account (via...
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03:00
Rumor: Apple to announce updated iPad models in...
Apple may be looking to launch its new iPad Pro and iPad Air models during the second week of May. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman stated “For those looking for more specific timing, I’m told the launch will probably happen the week of May 6,” said Gurman, in his Power On newsletter on Sunday. “Another data point […]
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03:00
If you really think Apple is making a robot, I have...
Macworld
A recent report that Apple has a skunkworks team doing research on robotics has sort of set the internet on fire. But the context here really matters; the report is probably true (Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is the gold standard of Apple leaks and scuttlebutt) but that doesn’t mean you’re going to be swiping your credit card to take home an Apple Bot anytime soon. Maybe never.
I know this is the Internet in 2024 and that means we all just read a headline, maybe even look at an image, and immediately form and share fiercely-held opinions on the matter. But it’s important to Gurman’s report actually talked about.
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03:00
This Microsoft Windows and Office app bundle is an...
Macworld
You’re probably already hip-deep in spring cleaning around your house. But it’s wise to consider a serious spring cleaning when it comes to your trusty computer as well.
You can make sure everything from your operating system to your key productivity apps are updated and working in perfect synchronicity with this Ultimate 2019 Microsoft Bundle featuring Microsoft Office, Project,...
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01:00
Get better control over your Apple TV with $8 off...
Macworld
Not much gets in the way of Apple TV lovers and their shows, and unfortunately, the default Siri Remote is one of them. Sleek to look at but clumsy to operate, it has many users looking for a more traditional alternative — and now there is one in the Button Remote, available for 20% off in the Macworld Shop thanks to a sitewide sale.
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Sunday April 7
05:16
New iPad Pro and iPad Air launch likely set for...
In the latest edition of Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reports that he is hearing Apple is gearing up to launch the new iPad Pro and iPad Air during the week of May 6.
The launch will include new 11-inch and 13-inch OLED iPad Pro models, a larger 12.9-inch iPad Air, as well as refreshed Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil accessories.
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04:34
Retro Computing Enthusiast Tries Running Turbo...
Four months ago long-time Slashdot reader Shayde tried restoring a 1986 DEC PDP-11 minicomputer.
But now he's gone even further back in time. Shayde writes:
In 1984, Apple II's were at the top of their game in the 8 bit market. A company in New Jersey decided to get in on the action and built an exact clone of the Apple. The Franklin Ace was chip and ROM compatible with the Apple II, and that led to it's downfall.
In this video we resurrect and old Franklin Ace and not only boot ProDOS, but also get the Z80 coprocessor up and running, and relive what coding in Turbo Pascal in the 80s was like.
Why Turbo Pascal? "Some of my earliest professional programming was done in this environment," Shayde says in the video, "and I was itching to play with it again."
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03:00
This weather app keeps you updated on incoming...
Macworld
For any occasion, whether it’s game day, a family fishing trip, or a stroll through your neighborhood, having a weather app you can trust can make all the difference. Rather than rely on the weather app pre-installed on your smartphone, get real-time weather updates and interactive radar from Weather Hi-Def Radar.
This app isn’t your regular weather app — you can track weather up to 10 days in advance, set alerts for precipitation activity, and more. Lifetime access to Weather Hi-Def Radar is now only $...
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01:00
Travel for less with Dollar Flight Club, starting at...
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Whether you’re dreaming of beach days on the Mediterranean coast or want to explore the Big Apple this summer, you can make your travel dreams come true — for less!
With Dollar Flight Club (DFC), you can book flights to almost any destination at more affordable rates. How? Dollar Flight Club will scour the web to ensure you get the most discounted airfare and plenty of other travel perks. All of this is available with DFC’s Premium Plus+ subscription, now only $69.99 (reg. $...
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Saturday April 6
17:54
Here’s how much zero-day hacks for iPhone, iMessage...
Considering a career change? The prices of zero-day hacking tools continue to rise. In a new pricing list published this week, spotted by TechCrunch, startup Crowdfense said that it will pay between $5 and $7 million for zero-days to break into iPhones.
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16:15
Apple Watch Series 9 vs 8 and earlier: What’s...
Apple Watch Series 9 is the latest version of the world’s most popular wearable. While much remains the same between Series 9 and its predecessors, there are a number of upgrades. Whether you’re thinking about upgrading your own watch or trying to figure out a gift, follow along for Apple Watch Series 9 vs 8.
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10:56
Is now a good time to buy AirPods Pro? Here’s what...
Thinking about buying ? It’s always a good idea to remember when it’s a good time to buy a new Apple product. Here’s what we know about the future of AirPods Pro and whether not it’s safe to buy a new pair now or if you should wait for the next-generation update.
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10:13
Hands-on with Linearity Move, a simplified animator...
Linearity has recently launched a new app and service named Linearity Move, aiming to improve usability and functionality in the motion graphics sector. Building on the success of Linearity Curve, this software is aimed at enabling marketing and design teams to convert static designs into animations directly, with the goal of improving in-house production efficiency and reducing costs.
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10:04
Apple Watch ban news hub: Everything you need to know
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are embroiled in an ongoing ITC situation, which briefly barred the devices from being sold in the United States last month. This comes after the ITC ruled that the Apple Watch’s blood oxygen sensor infringes on two patents held by medical device company Masimo.
As it stands right now, Apple is still selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the United States, but with the blood oxygen features disabled due to the ITC ruling.
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07:54
Apple struck deal with Shutterstock to license...
The AI boom has sprung up a mini-economy for content repositories, which AI companies want access to in order to train their models.
Companies like OpenAI initially trained their models by scraping data from the web. However, with the legal overhang of copyright looming, companies are looking to strike deals to formally license content going forward. Apple is one such participant. Reuters reports that Apple struck a deal to license millions of images owned by Shutterstock, a stock image site.
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03:00
Apple @ Work: What is the short and long-term impact...
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Now that Apple’s Vision Pro has been out a few months (as well as device management support), I wanted to put out a longer form article on my thoughts about it as an enterprise product. This opinion has nothing to do with how I think about it as a...
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03:00
Scribbyo is the AI writing assist you’ve been...
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Anyone can create content. Unfortunately, creating good content that converts to real results takes a little more time and effort. If you need help creating engaging content in less time, let AI help.
For a limited time, a lifetime subscription to Scribbyo is only $67.99 (reg. $684), and this all-purpose AI content generator can help you pound out compelling content in a fraction of the time it used to take.
Scribbyo revolutionizes the way users utilize AI capabilities to make creative projects effortless. With a...
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01:00
Track meals, scan foods, and more with Fooducate Pro...
Macworld
Fad diets don’t work over the long haul, and restriction isn’t a healthy option for keeping weight stable and improving overall health. The best way to ensure you meet your health and wellness goals is to understand exactly what you’re ingesting and track meals mindfully.
Meet Fooducate, an app that promotes a more holistic approach to health and food. Lifetime access is now only $49.99 (reg. $149).
Fooducate starts by personalizing your specific weight loss needs and then calculates a target for your...
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Friday April 5
17:26
Apple TV+ share grows in the US, but still lags...
16:31
Gentler Streak introduces redesigned monthly...
Gentler Streak, one of the most popular fitness and wellness apps for Apple devices, is back with another update that brings improvements and new features. The latest version of the app features a redesigned and more intuitive monthly activity.
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16:20
Apple Opens the App Store To Retro Game Emulators
In an update on Friday, Apple announced that game emulators can come to the App Store globally and offer downloadable games. "Apple says those games must comply with 'all applicable laws,' though -- an indication it will ban apps that provide pirated titles," adds The Verge. From the report: The move should allow the retro console emulators already on Android -- at least those that are left -- to bring their apps to the iPhone. Game emulators have long been banned from iOS, leaving iPhone owners in search of workarounds via jailbreaking or other workarounds. They're also one of the key reasons, so far, that iPhone owners in the European Union might check out third-party app stores now that they're allowed in the region. Apple's change today could head that off.
Alongside the new rules on emulators, Apple also updated its rules around super apps, such as WeChat. It now says that mini-games and mini-apps within these apps must use HTML5, clarifying that they can't be native...
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15:14
Apple now allows retro game emulators on its App...
Enlarge / The classic Sega Genesis game Sonic the Hedgehog running on an iPhone—in this case, as a standalone app. (credit: Samuel Axon)
When Apple posted its latest update to the App Store's app review and submission policies for developers, it included language that appears to explicitly allow a new kind of app for emulating retro console games.
Apple has long forbidden apps that run code from an external source, but today's announced changes now allow "software that is not embedded in the binary" in certain cases, with "retro game console emulator apps can offer to download games" specifically listed as one of those cases.
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15:00
Apple Lays Off More Than 700 Workers, Including...
Apple is laying off more than 700 employees across the company, including its Micro-LED displays division and the recently shut down Apple Car project. 9to5Mac reports: As seen by 9to5Mac in the latest WARN report provided by the California Employment Development Department, the layoffs affect projects that have been in the news recently. For instance, Apple is laying off 58 employees from one of its offices in Santa Clara. This particular office belonged to LuxVue Technology, a company specializing in Micro-LED displays that Apple acquired in 2014. In recent months, we've heard rumors about Apple canceling its plans to design and produce its own Micro-LED displays for the Apple Watch. Bloomberg recently reported that Apple gave up on the project because the screens "were difficult to produce in sufficient quantities."
There are also more than 120 layoff notices filed by Apple in San Diego, which aligns with a January report about the company having recently closed a Siri...
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14:20
Academics Probe Apple's Privacy Settings and...
Matthew Connatser reports via The Register: A study has concluded that Apple's privacy practices aren't particularly effective, because default apps on the iPhone and Mac have limited privacy settings and confusing configuration options. The research was conducted by Amel Bourdoucen and Janne Lindqvist of Aalto University in Finland. The pair noted that while many studies had examined privacy issues with third-party apps for Apple devices, very little literature investigates the issue in first-party apps -- like Safari and Siri. The aims of the study [PDF] were to investigate how much data Apple's own apps collect and where it's sent, and to see if users could figure out how to navigate the landscape of Apple's privacy settings.
The lengths to which Apple goes to secure its ecosystem -- as described in its Platform Security Guide [PDF] -- has earned it kudos from the information security world. Cupertino uses its hard-earned reputation as a selling point and as a bludgeon...
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13:52
Sunbird, the security nightmare that tried to bring...
It’s pretty clear that iMessage for Android is not going to be an easy task, but one of the apps that tried to do it (before we found out that it was a terrible security nightmare), Sunbird, is giving it another shot.
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13:40
App Store guidelines now allow game emulators; music...
13:20
Apple teases new ‘Prehistoric Planet’ Immersive...
Apple Vision Pro users will soon have another piece of Immersive Video to enjoy. In the Apple TV app, Apple says that a new episode of its Prehistoric Planet Immersive series will be available on April 19.
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13:04
Tesla asks Apple to help prove driver in fatal...
Tesla is set to go to court next week as part of a long-running lawsuit over the safety of its Autopilot driver assistance technology. As part of its defense, Tesla is hoping that Apple can prove that the driver in a fatal Autopilot crash was distracted by his iPhone while behind the wheel…
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12:21
Samsung takes back #1 spot in global smartphone...
Samsung has been the top player in the global smartphone market for a while but, recently, the company briefly lost its crown to Apple. Now, though, it seems like things are back in Samsung’s favor.
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12:00
HomeKit Weekly: Eve Aqua is a must-have HomeKit...
It’s that magical time of year when the sun is shining, the grass is growing, and flowers bloom. It’s almost time for near-perfect weather. Spring generally brings plenty of showers as well. It won’t be long until it’s the dog days of summer where it’s 95 degrees, full sun, and not a raindrop in sight, though. I’ve generally opposed professionally installed irrigation systems because of the maintenance, though. I’ve long enjoyed the , a way to deploy a maintenance-free and HomeKit-enabled sprinkler system quickly.
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11:05
Taylor Swift teases ‘The Tortured Poets Department’...
Taylor Swift has debuted five curated playlists on Apple Music, dubbed covering each of the five stages of grief and heartbreak. The new playlists are exclusively available on Apple Music, and they come ahead of the release of Swift’s new The Tortured Poets Department album on April 19.
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10:56
Security Bite: iCloud Mail, Gmail, others shockingly...
Email security today has many shortcomings. It is widely known that email service providers cannot prevent every suspicious email from being received. However, a new study by web browser security startup SquareX reveals how little companies are doing to block malicious attachments and protect users.
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10:23
Tim Cook offloads nearly 200,000 shares of AAPL...
Apple CEO Tim Cook this week offloaded nearly 200,000 shares of AAPL stock, valued at around $32 million. After taxes, the sale netted Cook just over $16.4 million.
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10:16
What’s on Apple TV+ this week: ‘Loot’ season 2, ‘...
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Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.
This guide will list all the Apple TV+ content you can watch today, divided into episodic shows or series and movies. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s $9.99-a-month service. If you want to know what’s on the way, check out our list of upcoming Apple TV+ shows and movies.
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10:15
iPhone: How to change your 5G settings for better...
5G cellular service expanded significantly across the US carriers in the last couple of years and works with iPhone 12-15, and SE 3. Apple uses a “5G Auto” setting as the default that aims to give users a balance between network speed and battery life. But you can also manage the settings manually to optimize for what you need in a given moment. Follow along for how to turn 5G on/off on iPhone.
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09:48
Apple Arcade FAQ: Three new games for April
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Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t quite like PlayStation Plus, EA Play, or Xbox Game Pass. So if you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers.
Updated 04/05/24: Three new games were added to Apple Arcade on April 4: Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop, Sago Mini Trips+, and...
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08:59
Leak confirms four new iPad models are on the way
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Rumor has it that Apple is getting ready to launch a new set of iPads soon. The latest reports to support that idea come all the way from India. 91mobiles says that two new iPads are been registered in the Bureau of Indian Standards website, while MySmartPrice found another different pair of iPads on BIS, for a total of...
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08:46
Beats Studio Pro at $200 headline today’s best deals...
08:43
iPhone 16’s new Capture button: Everything we know
While the iPhone 15 Pro saw the addition of the Action button, the entire iPhone 16 lineup will reportedly get an all-new “Capture button” this year. This will give users a new way to quickly take pictures using their iPhone 16 camera, with a few added bonuses. Here’s everything we know so far
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08:28
Even if you don’t need a new Mac, this blowout iMac...
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The new M3 iMac may be faster than the original model, but otherwise, it’s the same great iMac we loved in 2021. And if you didn’t buy one then, you should grab one now: Best Buy is selling the M1 iMac in several configurations for up to $650 off.
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06:45
Best MagSafe portable battery packs and power banks...
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Portable power banks that charge your phone are popular, but wireless battery packs using Apple’s MagSafe technology offer a simpler and smarter cable-free solution for iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 15 users.
Phone batteries are prone to run dry just when you’re heading away from a power source, so having a portable charging source is one of today’s necessities. Annoyingly, most power banks require you to carry around a cable, too.
Wireless power banks do away with cables but come with their own major limitation–the inefficiency of wireless charging means you need a high-capacity power bank to fully charge a drained iPhone.
I use one as a quick bedside iPhone charger so I can charge and use the phone at the same time without having to worry about cable length. And of course I carry one around with me in my bag for on-the-move recharging.
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05:41
Apple Arcade Guide: Here’s what’s new and everything...
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added almost every week with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases.
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05:31
TikTok national security briefing may have had ‘...
A classified TikTok national security briefing given to senators may have been in part based on claims made by a fired member of staff who is now making further … interesting claims.
The former staffer says that his firing was instigated by the US attorney general, and that the FBI and CIA shared his personal information with foreign governments …
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04:52
Apple’s Presto system is even more sophisticated...
Apple has recently started in-store testing of a Presto system, which can provide software updates to iPhone stock in Apple Stores without even opening the boxes.
We now have more details about how Presto works, and it’s even more sophisticated than it first appeared …
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04:13
The desktop Mac is dead
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With the release of the M3 MacBook Air about a month ago, Apple’s laptop lineup became up-to-date, with each MacBook sporting some version of the M3 chip, the latest in Apple silicon. So, now it’s time for the other shoe to drop: the updates to the desktop Mac lineup.
But of the four models in Apple’s desktop Mac lineup, only one has an M3 chip, the iMac. That update came five months ago after a two-year wait, and we don’t even know if the rest of the lines are going to get an update before the M4 arrives. So, what’s going on with Apple’s desktop Macs? Only Apple knows for sure. But we can look at the state of the desktop Mac lineup based on each model and try to come to some understanding as to what Apple is thinking.
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04:05
Apple chip production largely back on track thanks...
Apple chip production is largely back on track following the major earthquake in Taiwan, thanks in part due to “world-class seismic mitigation measures” in TSMC’s plants.
Some plants were temporarily evacuated to ensure the safety of employees, and there was some damage – the worst of which appears to have been to the company’s most advanced plant, using the 2nm process expected to be used for the iPhone 17 Pro chips …
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03:42
Apple confirms layoffs of more than 700 employees...
Sometimes projects just don’t work out. Apple has confirmed that the company is laying off more than 700 employees following the cancelation of its Apple Car project and is also reconsidering the project to develop in-house Micro-LED displays. The layoffs became known after the company filed WARN notices in the state of California. Per 9to5Mac, […]
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03:05
Colin Farrell stars in new mystery drama Sugar,...
Colin Farrell stars in a new drama series ‘Sugar‘, streaming now on Apple TV+. Farrell plays the titular John Sugar, who is a private detective tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the daughter of a famous Hollywood producer.
The series takes much of its style and flair from the neo-noir film genre. The standard mystery plot takes a wild turn about halfway through the series, which may prove divisive. At least right now, Sugar is critically acclaimed with 87% on Rotten Tomatoes …
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03:00
Apple to hold Q2 2024 earnings call on Thursday, May...
You might want to carve out a few hours for Apple’s financial returns on May 2nd. Per MacRumors, Apple on Thursday announced that its next quarterly earnings conference call will be held on Thursday, May 2, at 2 p.m. Pacific Time. As usual, the call will be streamed live on Apple’s investor website, Apple’s CEO […]
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02:43
Apple TV+ shows and movies: Everything to watch on...
Apple TV+ offers exclusive Apple original TV shows and movies in 4K HDR quality. You can watch across all of your screens and pick up where you left off on any device. Apple TV+ costs $9.99 per month. Here’s every Apple original television show and movie available now on Apple TV+, as well as the latest trailers …
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02:00
How to remove a phone number from your Apple ID...
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We once had to shed our phone number when we changed wireless providers or moved–sometimes even moving from one part of a town to another. One of the great changes in mobile phones since their introduction decades ago was the introduction about 20 years ago of number portability.
However, portability and the ease of signing up for a new mobile contract can lead you to have phone numbers that linger on after you’re no longer using them. If you’ve associated a phone number with your Apple ID and no longer have access to receive calls or texts at the number, you might feel stymied. However, while it was once hard to sever the link, that’s no longer the case.
Apple uses phone numbers in several ways for your Apple ID and for iCloud services, and you can remove them similarly in various places corresponding to those uses.
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01:00
Find great value by becoming a Sam’s Club member for...
Macworld
Whether you’re looking to streamline your weekly shopping needs into one place or find greater value on produce, household goods, and more, Sam’s Club can help. Offering wholesale prices for a plethora of items, you can find greater value at Sam’s Club, especially now, since a one-year membership with auto-renew is only $25 (reg. $50)!
With nearly 600 stores open across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Sam’s Club makes one-stop shopping a reality. ...
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Thursday April 4
19:03
iOS 17.5 beta is now available with app downloads...
Macworld
It’s been a month since the release of iOS 17.4, which introduced a few minor tweaks (like new emojis) for all users, but it has a massive change to app distribution for those in the European Union. In compliance with the Digital Markets Act, that version allowed alternate app stores, changed policies and terms around apps, browsers that use their own engines, and more.
Typically, a new iOS version is followed almost immediately by a beta of the next point release, so the month-long absence of any iOS beta is a strange occurrence. We expect the beta to continue for at least a few weeks; the final release of iOS 17.5 might not even come until May.
Update April 4: Apple has released the first public beta of iOS 17.5.
What’s new in iOS 17.5
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18:25
How to use Mac Recovery Mode
Macworld
macOS Recovery (often referred to as Mac Recovery Mode) was introduced back in 2010 with OS X 10.7 Lion. This Recovery HD partition contains the latest version of the macOS you installed on your Mac and makes it possible to troubleshoot issues with your Mac. It is a useful tool that the majority of Mac users will never need to use, unless one of the following applies:
- You need to wipe a Mac because you want to sell it or pass it on to a new user. macOS Recovery will allow you to wipe your Mac, removing your data and your Apple ID. We have a detailed tutorial on how to wipe your Mac and restore it to factory settings. Note that there is a new way to wipe your Mac in Monterey, which we investigate in that tutorial as well.
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17:08
Apple confirms upcoming layoffs affecting 700+...
Apple is laying off more than 700 employees as the company has just canceled its Apple Car project and is also reconsidering the project to develop in-house Micro-LED displays. The layoffs became known after the company filed WARN notices in the state of California.
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14:31
Apple schedules Q2 2024 earnings release for May 2...
Apple has just announced that it will release its earnings report for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 on Thursday, May 2. As usual, the company will release its Q2 2024 earnings report and then hold a conference call with investors and analysts to provide more detail.
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14:00
The best iPhone deals this month
Macworld
You don’t have to pay full price to buy an iPhone; if you shop around you can find a bargain. Every month the Macworld team hunts down the best prices on iPhones at all major retailers and cellphone operators, saving you the hassle of finding the best iPhone deals.
In this article, we reveal the best iPhone deals, contracts and bundles available right now. We’ll help you find a discounted iPhone suitable for any budget, and cover all the currently available models, including the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max that launched in September. We also have the best prices for the iPhone 14 range, including models that Apple has removed from sale, but you can still buy elsewhere. And with Apple discontinuing the iPhone 13 mini, third-party...
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13:40
Apple notifies winners of WWDC 2024 lottery who will...
11:16
Disney is about to start blocking password sharing,...
Following Netflix’s successful implementation of anti-password sharing features, Disney+ and Hulu will soon follow suit. The company has discussed its plans to crack down on password sharing multiple times, but now CEO Bob Iger has further confirmed the changes are coming this summer.
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11:05
Will Apple’s personal robot investment pay off or...
10:56
Apple home robots, Spatial Personas on Vision Pro,...
Benjamin and Chance discuss the bizarre idea that Apple is interested in making a humanoid robot to help with household chores, as its “next big thing”. Also, Apple launches the first ever sports ‘film’ shot in Immersive Video, and releases Spatial Personas for all Vision Pro users.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin discusses the frustrations of driving theory test iPhone apps. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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10:40
Rumor: iPhone 16 Pro’s ultra-thin bezels proving to...
The word on the street is the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature bigger displays than ever before. A new supply chain report today elaborates on how Apple will achieve this, describing the so-called “Border Reduction Structure” – or BRS – technology for the displays.
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10:36
The iPhone 16’s bezels may get even slimmer
Macworld
According to a report from The Elec, we might expect the bezels around the iPhone 16 displays to be even slimmer than they are now. While this report focuses on display supply chain details, it’s possible this may only apply to the iPhone 16 Pro models, which have been previously rumored to have a display that is a couple of tenths of an inch larger (diagonally) without much change in the size of the phone’s body. The way to achieve that would be, you guessed it, skinnier bezels.
The report focuses on display supply chain updates: Samsung is expected to supply most of the displays for the iPhone 16 line (as they do with today’s iPhones), with a smaller percentage of the displays sourced from LG Display for the iPhone...
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10:12
9to5Mac Daily: April 4, 2024 – Apple’s robot plans,...
09:13
How to open a Mac app from an unidentified developer
Macworld
Some complain about Apple’s walled garden, or if you prefer a less flowery term: closed platform. Apple would say that maintaining a level of control over the apps we can install on our devices protects us from malware and a bad user experience, but it can be frustrating and worrying if you want to run an app and you are confronted by a warning that it is from an unidentified developer.
Luckily it is possible to open and run these apps and we will show you how. But before you do so be warned: do this only if you are satisfied that the developer and software (and the means of distribution, since innocent apps can be hijacked by guilty parties) are legit. We discuss the safety of unidentified apps later in this article.
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08:56
Best iMac deals this month
Macworld
Finally, 30 months after Apple announced the 24-inch iMac in a collection of seven different colors and powered by Apple’s M1 Chip in April 2021, Apple has updated the iMac with an M3 chip. The 2023 iMac, which was announced in October 2023 and went on sale in November, is a leap up from the 2021 iMac, although not much else has changed. Read about the 2023 iMac and our review of the 2023 M3 iMac.
Apple discontinued the 27-inch iMac in March 2022, but it is rumored that a new iMac Pro could be in the pipeline. If that is the Mac you are interested in you may be in for a long wait though, with the larger iMac not expected...
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08:52
The best Mac mini deals this month
Macworld
Apple announced Mac mini models with M2 and a brand new Mac mini with M2 Pro back in January 2023. Since the standard model already has a low price we don’t tend to see huge discounts.
Apple introduced the M3 and M3 Pro chips at the end of October 2023. While not yet in the Mac mini, it probably won’t be long until Apple updates the M2 and M2 Pro Mac mini to take advantage of these new chips. Read about what’s next for the Mac mini here: M3 Mac mini: Everything you need to know.
If you want a new Mac mini you don’t have to pay full price–we’ve scoured the web for the best cut-price deals for a Mac mini so you can save money on a new Mac.
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08:46
15-inch M3 MacBook Air now $125 off, Apple Watch...
08:42
Best MacBook Pro deals this month
Macworld
Apple announced new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max chips at an event on October 30. The upgraded MacBook Pro models arrived less than a year after Apple launched the M2 Pro and M2 Max variants of the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro (in January 2023). The late-2023 MacBook Pro update also marks the demise of the 13-inch MacBook Pro, which has been replaced by a 14-inch model with the standard M3 chip, unfortunately at a higher price than the discontinued model.
If you want to buy a MacBook Pro you will be able to save money if you choose one of the M2-series models, which will now be discounted by resellers as they sell off the discontinued stock.
However, you should keep in mind that, with a mixture of price rises and declines across the range in comparison to the previous generation, it could be hard to spot a really good deal. Luckily we are here to help.
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08:26
Best Mac Studio deals available now
Macworld
Apple updated the Mac Studio in June 2023. The Mac Studio now comes with either a M2 Max or M2 Ultra chip. In our review of the M2 Max Mac Studio we were impressed by its processing power, port flexibility, and design.
We are already seeing some deals on the M2-generation Mac Studio. You may also find the M1-generation on sale and if you do you may find a good discount on that model, just keep in mind, if you are outside the U.S., that the old model already had a lower price than the M2-model.
If you want to buy a Mac Studio, and get the best deal possible, you’ve come to the right place. We’re looking at where you can buy the Mac Studio at the best price.
Best Mac Studio deals
There are no deals in the U.S. right now, but there are discounts in the U.K.
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08:18
The best MacBook Air deals this month
Macworld
In March 2024, Apple introduced new MacBook Air models with M3 chips bringing the MacBook Air into line with the MacBook Pro models that have featured the M3 and variants of that chip since October 2023. The news means that now is a great time to buy a MacBook Air, either one of the new models or one of the older models that have now had a price drop. In this round-up of the best MacBook Air deals you can find the best prices for all MacBook Air models right now–including the older models, which are often heavily discounted. Read on to save money on the MacBook Air.
We follow all the Apple resellers all year round, so we know the best prices resellers have sold Apple products for–and we know if they have a really good deal and not just an ok deal. Check out the best deals we are seeing right now below....
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08:01
Keynote, Numbers, and Pages jump to version 14–here’...
Macworld
Apple has released version 14.0 of its iWork apps: Keynote Numbers, and Pages. The updates are available for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac through the App Store and include a few new features and “stability and performance improvements. The last update to...
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08:00
Apple Watch Series 7 vs 9: Worth upgrading?
Apple Watch Series 9 is the latest version of the world’s most popular wearable. Two years separate Series 7 and 9 and while there are a number of changes, there’s quite a bit that’s remained the same. Read along for Apple Watch Series 7 vs 9 as we look at everything new.
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07:41
An Apple Robot is less likely to happen than an...
With Apple now having dragged its decade-long car project to the trash can, the company is reportedly now working on another skunk-works project: an Apple Robot.
Both self-driving cars and home robots have a lot in common. They have long been a science-fiction dream, and nobody has come anywhere close to realizing that dream. But a truly useful and capable domestic robot is an even bigger challenge than an autonomous car …
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07:24
Best Apple CarPlay retrofit options for your car
Apple CarPlay is the safest way to interact with your iPhone in the car. You never need to touch your iPhone while driving – something you should never ever do anyway. Instead, you control navigation, communication, and entertainment with voice control and a simplified interface on your car’s screen.
What if your car doesn’t have a built-in display? What if it has one that doesn’t work with Apple CarPlay? The good news is you don’t have to go out and buy a brand new car. In most cases, you can have a really good in-dash system installed for anywhere from $200 to $1,000. Picking the right solution before you make the investment is important.
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05:48
Best Apple Watch deals this month
Macworld
The Apple Watch is the best smartwatch on the market for many, offering a high-quality smartwatch experience, but it’s not cheap—starting at $249/£219 (down from £259) for the Apple Watch SE (2022 model). This is more than the now discontinued Apple Watch Series 3 was being sold for prior to September 2022 ($199/£179). However, you don’t have to pay full price for an Apple Watch. Right now resellers are offering some fantastic deals on the Apple Watch.
The deals are likely to get even better as resellers start to clear out stock of older Apple Watch models that Apple has stopped selling since introducing the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 at its September iPhone event. If it doesn’t have to be the newest Apple Watch, you could see some good savings. Another way to save money is to find a deal that bundles an Apple...
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04:09
X blue checkmarks being forced on journalists who...
Ah, the saga of X’s blue checkmarks! Originally a sign that someone was who they claimed to be, and later sold so that cryptocurrency scammers could see their posts boosted, the company is now coming full circle with some journalists.
Elon Musk last week announced his latest policy on the now-discredited blue-and-white pixels, and some of those on the receiving end aren’t happy about it …
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03:44
New iPad model identifiers appear in regulatory...
As spotted by 91mobiles, two new iPad model identifiers have been registered on the Indian BIS certification database. It’s been a long time since new iPad model identifiers have been introduced as Apple last released a new iPad model almost eighteen months ago, the biggest gap ever between Apple tablet generations.
The database unfortunately does not really reveal any other details about the products, but they likely correspond to either the upcoming iPad Pro or iPad Air models. Bloomberg previously reported that Apple is readying new OLED iPad Pro and iPad Air models for an early May debut.
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03:23
FCC to hold new neutrality vote on April 25
Following years of debate and controversy, the Federal Communications Commission is set to hold a new vote on April 25 that will likely reinstate net neutrality, restoring protections affecting broadband internet usage in the United States. Net Neutrality as a policy functions as the principle that internet providers should handle web traffic equally regardless of […]
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03:00
iPadOS 17.5 developer beta code strings hint at...
This could definitely come in handy. Apple may be planning to bring its iPhone Battery Health menu to upcoming iPad models, as noted by evidence in the iPadOS 17.5 beta. Per MacRumors contributors, Steve Moser and Aaron Perris, several new references to the Battery Health menu on the iPad have been discovered in the first […]
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Wednesday April 3
19:34
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro designs highlighted in...
Here’s one of our best looks yet at the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro lineups. New images posted to social media today showcase the full iPhone 16 family in the form of dummy units. This gives us a clear look at the new Capture button, the redesigned camera bump on the iPhone 16 models, and more.
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17:56
Stanford study combines Apple Watch and AI to study...
A new study at Stanford aims to evaluate how the Apple Watch can play a role in identifying “physiologic, dietary, and environment triggers of severe pain exacerbations” in children with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
In addition to the Apple Watch, the study will integrate artificial intelligence technology from clinical research platform Medeloop. Medeloop is described as an “end-to-end, AI-driven platform for conducting early stage clinical research and clinical trials.”
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15:40
Apple Reportedly Exploring Personal Home Robots
As reported by Bloomberg (paywalled), Apple is exploring the development of personal home robots following the shut down of its electric vehicle project. CNBC reports: Engineers at Apple have been looking into a robot that can follow users around their homes and a tabletop device that uses robotics to adjust a display screen, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the research team. [...] Apple's hardware engineering division and its artificial intelligence and machine learning group are overseeing the work on personal robotics, Bloomberg reported. The home robot project is still in the early research and development phase, according to the report.
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15:29
App Store is currently down for many users around...
If you’ve been experiencing problems when trying to access the App Store, it’s not just you. The App Store is currently down for users around the world. Although Apple is yet to acknowledge the problem, many people have been complaining about an ongoing outage affecting the App Store.
Update: Apple has updated its System Status to confirm that App Store is down. Apple Arcade, Apple Books, Apple Fitness+, Apple Music, Apple Sports, Apple TV+, and Apple Podcasts are also facing outages.
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14:18
Apple Podcasts Connect to be unavailable on April 13...
Apple on Monday warned podcast creators that the Apple Podcasts Connect platform will be unavailable for a few hours on April 13. The outage is due to scheduled maintenance and is expected to last around two hours.
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13:32
These are my favorite MagSafe stands for iPhone and...
One of my favorite features in iOS 17 is StandBy, which turns your iPhone into a smart display when it’s in landscape orientation and charging. One of the best ways to take full advantage of StandBy is with an upright wireless charger.
Head below for a closer look at three of my favorite MagSafe stands for iPhone, perfect for StandBy.
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12:53
Rivian iPhone app adds Lock Screen widget for...
After adding Live Activities support last month, Rivian has another new feature for iPhone users. A new update to the Rivian app today brings support for Lock Screen widgets, making it easy to check your car’s charge percentage at a glance.
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12:38
Gurman: Apple working on personal robotics as next...
Apple turned Jetsons-style video calling into reality with FaceTime. Now the company sees personal robotics as an area worth exploration, reports Mark Gurman for Bloomberg. Is Rosey the Robot the next Jetsonian technology to become a reality?
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12:21
iOS System Data bug stealing your iPhone storage?...
There’s been an iOS bug for years that gobbles up a big percentage of an iPhone’s available storage. The issue persists in iOS 17.4 and 17.5 but fortunately, there are solutions that don’t involve wiping your iPhone. Here’s how to fix the iPhone System Data storage bug.
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