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'Ted Lasso' star drops new season 2 trailer on Twitter

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'Ted Lasso' star drops new season 2 trailer on Twitter

Writer/actor Brett Goldstein has tweeted a new trailer for the forthcoming second season of hit Apple TV+ comedy "Ted Lasso."

By William Gallagher | 11 minutes ago

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Facebook rolls out podcasts and Live Audio Rooms to iOS app

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Facebook rolls out podcasts and Live Audio Rooms to iOS app

Facebook has started to ship its Clubhouse-inspired Live Audio Rooms in the United States, as well as a selection of its own exclusive podcasts, as the social network capitalizes on audio-based trends.

By Malcolm Owen | 16 minutes ago

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Prime Day 2021 deals for Apple fans: best discounts knock up to 97% off

4 hours ago

Prime Day 2021 deals for Apple fans: best discounts knock up to 97% off

Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals are officially live, with some of the year's steepest savings on Apple hardware, smart home gadgets and accessories going on now. Save up to 97% instantly.

By Christine McKee | 4 hours ago

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FCC updates emergency alerts to avoid 2018 false alert fiasco

16 hours ago

FCC updates emergency alerts to avoid 2018 false alert fiasco

The Federal Communications Commission is refreshing its text alert system, combining two types of alerts into a single "National Alerts" category for iPhones and other Wireless Emergency Alert-supporting devices, as well as introducing checks to prevent false alerts from being made.

By Malcolm Owen | 16 hours ago

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Best Apple Watch Prime Day deals: Series 6 now $279 ($120 off) at Amazon

18 hours ago

Best Apple Watch Prime Day deals: Series 6 now $279 ($120 off) at Amazon

Amazon just launched killer Prime Day Apple Watch deals, dropping the Series 6 to $279 ($120 off). Target has the Series 3 on sale for $169 as well.

By Christine McKee | 18 hours ago

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Texas homes heat up as power companies alter smart thermostats

21 hours ago

Texas homes heat up as power companies alter smart thermostats

Texas homeowners have discovered their homes are getting warmer despite the use of air conditioning, with the discovery that energy companies are remotely adjusting the thermostat to higher temperatures with minimal warning.

By Malcolm Owen | 21 hours ago

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Nude photo texts and iPhones switched for fruit in the Apple Crime Blotter

1 day ago

Nude photo texts and iPhones switched for fruit in the Apple Crime Blotter

iPhone evidence catches a mail fraud conspiracy, a police department recommends AirTags in cars, and Apple device orders replaced with fruit.

By Stephen Silver | 1 day ago

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Google plans Android version of Apple's Find My network

1 day ago

Google plans Android version of Apple's Find My network

Google may be working on its own version of Apple's Find My network, with a beta release of Google Play Services for Android suggesting the smartphones could be used to track other devices in a similar way to Apple's major feature.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Lack of 'creativity and enthusiasm' prevented big tech antitrust law overhaul

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Lack of 'creativity and enthusiasm' prevented big tech antitrust law overhaul

The CEOs of big tech companies like Apple have been "allowed to do whatever they want," according to Representative David Cicilline in an interview over a series of antitrust bills taking aim at the tech giants.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Bug in iOS can break iPhone Wi-Fi using rogue hotspot name

1 day ago

Bug in iOS can break iPhone Wi-Fi using rogue hotspot name

A bug has been discovered in iOS that can disable an iPhone's ability to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots, if it attempts to initially connect to a hotspot with a specific name that breaks the function.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Fox Now app ends third-generation Apple TV support

1 day ago

Fox Now app ends third-generation Apple TV support

The Fox Now app is now no longer supported by the third-generation Apple TV, with the streaming app now only accessible on the fourth-generation Apple TV and newer models.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Beats Studio Buds, AppleCare, and Antitrust — This Week in Apple

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Beats Studio Buds, AppleCare, and Antitrust — This Week in Apple

This week, the Beats Studio Buds launch dominated after multiple leaks, as well as the launch of Apple's back-to-school promotion, tweaks to AppleCare for some Apple Silicon products, and details of a black ceramic Apple Watch Series 5 that Apple worked on, but didn't release.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Sketchy rumor claims Samsung courting former Apple engineers for custom chip project

2 days ago

Sketchy rumor claims Samsung courting former Apple engineers for custom chip project

A sketchy rumor that's making the rounds online suggests that Samsung is attempting to hire former Apple and AMD engineers for a custom chip architecture project.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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All US iOS YouTube users will get picture-in-picture support soon

2 days ago

All US iOS YouTube users will get picture-in-picture support soon

YouTube says it is rolling out support for iOS 14 picture-in-picture mode to Premium members, with a launch to all U.S. iOS users planned for the future.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Apple sells out of Space Gray Magic Keyboard, Trackpad, Mouse

2 days ago

Apple sells out of Space Gray Magic Keyboard, Trackpad, Mouse

Introduced with the iMac Pro in 2017, and discontinued in May 2021, Apple's Space Gray accessories are now all sold out in the Apple Store.

By William Gallagher | 2 days ago

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Target Circle granting extended free trials of Apple services

2 days ago

Target Circle granting extended free trials of Apple services

The Target Circle loyalty program is offering longer-than-normal trials of many popular Apple services, including Apple Music — and some of the trials last as long as six months.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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How to translate websites that won't in Apple Safari

2 days ago

How to translate websites that won't in Apple Safari

Automatic language translation in Safari is superb, but it has a limited number of languages, and so does Apple's Translate app. Here's how to translate between more languages.

By William Gallagher | 2 days ago

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China iPhone 12 cycle 12% weaker than iPhone X was, analyst claims

2 days ago

China iPhone 12 cycle 12% weaker than iPhone X was, analyst claims

Amid a dip in the Chinese smartphone market, Goldman Sachs says that current iPhone shipments in China are 12% lower than the iPhone X series, bucking talk of a super cycle.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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'iPad mini 6', Beats Studio Buds, iPad as a Pro Device on the AppleInsider Podcast

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'iPad mini 6', Beats Studio Buds, iPad as a Pro Device on the AppleInsider Podcast

This week, on the AppleInsider Podcast, your hosts discuss new "iPad mini 6" and "Apple Watch Series 7" leaks, plus Beats Studio Buds launch, Apple Podcast Subscriptions going live, and our hopes for iPad Pro.

By Stephen Robles | 2 days ago

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Apple releases updates for iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Compressor, Motion

2 days ago

Apple releases updates for iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Compressor, Motion

Apple's Mac video editing apps from iMovie to Final Cut Pro, have seen new updates bringing a range of workflow improvements and new features.

By William Gallagher | 2 days ago

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Apple TV+ review: 'Physical' an unpleasant trip back to the '80s

3 days ago

Apple TV+ review: 'Physical' an unpleasant trip back to the '80s

The new dark comedy "Physical," starring Rose Byrne is a punishing, unfocused slog with nothing to say.

By Stephen Silver | 3 days ago

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Apple supplier Biel looks to raise $2 billion in Hong Kong IPO

3 days ago

Apple supplier Biel looks to raise $2 billion in Hong Kong IPO

Hong Kong's Biel, a supplier of touch screens for the iPhone 12 range and more, is reportedly considering an initial public offering which could see it raising up to $2 billion.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

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Spotify buys podcast discovery platform Podz as war with Apple heats up

3 days ago

Spotify buys podcast discovery platform Podz as war with Apple heats up

Spotify on Thursday announced the acquisition of Podz, a podcast discovery service that enables content creators to better promote their show using audio clips selected through a special algorithm.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 days ago

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Apple Developer Academy in Detroit to receive multi-million dollar grant

3 days ago

Apple Developer Academy in Detroit to receive multi-million dollar grant

The Gilbert Family Foundation, a Detroit-based nonprofit, will give a multi-million grant and provide mentor support to Apple's new Developer Academy in Detroit.

By Mike Peterson | 3 days ago

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The best new features in macOS Monterey that you'll actually use

3 days ago

The best new features in macOS Monterey that you'll actually use

With hundreds of features and changes coming to macOS Monterey, it can be hard to filter out the noise from the signal. After installing and testing it out for the past week or so, we've collected our favorite features that almost everyone will be excited about.

By Andrew O'Hara | 3 days ago

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How to force iCloud to download files

3 days ago

How to force iCloud to download files

It's great that iCloud will free up storage space for you by moving documents you don't need — but you sometimes have to convince it you need them back.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

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National right to repair legislation introduced in the House

3 days ago

National right to repair legislation introduced in the House

A lawmaker has introduced a new piece of legislation in the U.S. House that could force companies to provide repair information and resources to consumers and third-party technicians.

By Mike Peterson | 3 days ago

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How to use Optimize Storage and clear space on your Mac

3 days ago

How to use Optimize Storage and clear space on your Mac

Feeling the pinch of your Mac's storage? Free up some of that capacity by taking advantage of the Optimize Storage tools built into macOS.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

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Apple TV+ 'The Shrink Next Door' trailer reveals November 12 debut

3 days ago

Apple TV+ 'The Shrink Next Door' trailer reveals November 12 debut

Apple has released a new teaser trailer for upcoming Apple TV+ dark comedy "The Shrink Next Door," which stars Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd and is set to premiere in November.

By Mike Peterson | 3 days ago

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5 best early Prime Day deals for Apple fans

3 days ago

5 best early Prime Day deals for Apple fans

As Prime Day 2021 approaches, deals are heating up, with Apple devices, third-party accessories and home electronics all on sale.

By Christine McKee | 3 days ago

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Apple cuts AppleCare+ prices for M1 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro

3 days ago

Apple cuts AppleCare+ prices for M1 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro

The cost of AppleCare+ extra warranty coverage for the Apple Silicon MacBook Pro and MacBook Air has been reduced, while other models remain unchanged.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

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'Pokemon Unite' coming to iPhone in September

3 days ago

'Pokemon Unite' coming to iPhone in September

"Pokemon Unite" is the first strategic battle game for the series and is launching on iPhone and iPad in September.

By Wesley Hilliard | 3 days ago

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Amazon following Apple & Google's lead, cutting app store commissions

3 days ago

Amazon following Apple & Google's lead, cutting app store commissions

Amazon is cutting its commission rate on the Amazon Appstore to 20% for developers making less than $1 million, but it's also offering AWS credits that can further offset the rate.

By Mike Peterson | 3 days ago

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Apple-owned Shazam crosses one billion song recognitions per month

3 days ago

Apple-owned Shazam crosses one billion song recognitions per month

Apple says Shazam is one of the most popular music apps globally and has crossed one billion song recognitions in a single month.

By Wesley Hilliard | 3 days ago

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Apple awarding $5 million to four historically Black colleges and universities

3 days ago

Apple awarding $5 million to four historically Black colleges and universities

Apple has announced four historically Black colleges and universities will receive $5 million of its Racial Equity and Injustice Initiative fund.

By Wesley Hilliard | 3 days ago

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Apple gaining market share in a declining China smartphone market

3 days ago

Apple gaining market share in a declining China smartphone market

China is seeing a continuing decline in overall smartphone shipments, though it appears that Apple isn't being affected, according to JP Morgan.

By Mike Peterson | 3 days ago

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Apple's VR headset may borrow air conditioning technology to keep users cool

3 days ago

Apple's VR headset may borrow air conditioning technology to keep users cool

Future "Apple Glass," or other Apple AR headsets, could use air deflectors to direct heat away from a wearer's head.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

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Apple's back-to-school discounts include free AirPods and 20% off AppleCare+

3 days ago

Apple's back-to-school discounts include free AirPods and 20% off AppleCare+

Students can buy select Mac and iPad models to receive a set of AirPods for free as well as the opportunity to get 20% off AppleCare+.

By Wesley Hilliard | 3 days ago

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Apple Watch body temperature sensor research underway since at least 2019

4 days ago

Apple Watch body temperature sensor research underway since at least 2019

Claims that a future Apple Watch will be able to sense the temperature of the wearer's skin have been further backed up by a newly-revealed patent application.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

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Apple negotiating to sell iPhones in LG's Korean stores, report claims

4 days ago

Apple negotiating to sell iPhones in LG's Korean stores, report claims

Reportedly, Apple is in negotiations get the iPhone into LG Best Shops in Korea, following LG's exiting of the smartphone retail business.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

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