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Twitter Circle tweets are showing up for random users, and you should be careful
Twitter last year introduced the new Circle feature, which works pretty much the same way as Instagram’s Close Friends, allowing you to post content that only selected users will see. However, it seems that Twitter Circle tweets are not so private anymore, as they’re now showing up for random users on the social network.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: The 3 best modern food reservations apps on iOS for 2023
One of my biggest hobbies, aside from loving tech, is food. Eating out at a good restaurant is the best way to put a smile on my face. One of the issues I face living in the NYC area is that every new and popular restaurant is reserved weeks, if not months, in advance. In order to combat this, I have been leveraging three apps to make sure I get prompt reservations but also to earn a little cash back and perks along the way. In this article I want to share the three best food reservation apps and how I use them to not only make reservations, but also earn some perks just by using them!
Expand Expanding Close15-inch MacBook Air panel production reportedly ramping up ahead of upcoming launch
We’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about a new 15-inch MacBook Air, and even 9to5Mac has shared exclusive details about this model. Now DSCC analyst Ross Young said that Apple’s suppliers are ramping up production of the display panels for the new MacBook, which suggests that the launch could happen soon.
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Concept image by Parker Ortolani
watchOS 10 that’s set to be unveiled at WWDC in June is believed to come with some major UI upgrades. Experimenting with what that could look like, Parker Ortolani has shared a few watchOS 10 concept ideas for an all-new Apple Watch Home Screen with widgets, Live Activities, one version with an evolved ‘Glances” UI, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseIn memory of the 27-inch iMac Pro with or without Mini-LED, no wait, Mini-LED display with 120Hz ProMotion
Oh, Apple 27″ Mini-LED ProMotion display, the world has lost you far too soon.
You started life as an oddly timed rumor last year following the long-overdue release of the Apple Studio Display. They said you would launch soon after the $1600 display with features worth the money. After all, you would be the first standalone display with variable refresh rate. Quite understandably, you would cost more than the 60Hz Studio Display. Even with refresh rates up to 120Hz, however, you would manage to be more affordable than the $5000 60Hz Studio Display XDR. You might even include a stand for no extra charge!
In short, you were dreamy. But not all dreams come true.
Expand Expanding CloseApple releases iOS 15.7.5 with ‘important security fixes’
Last week, Apple released iOS 15.7.4 to the general public with notable security patches. Now, Apple is rolling out iOS 15.7.5 as yet another update for older iPhone and iPad devices. This update, along with iPadOS 15.7.5, addresses two vulnerabilities that “may have been actively exploited.”
Expand Expanding CloseApple Card trying to entice customers with credit limit preview offer
Apple has been upping its initial incentives for its credit card over the last year. Now one of the recent strategies is emails offering a credit limit preview “with no impact to your credit score” to entice potential customers.
Expand Expanding CloseApple scraps plans for 27-inch display with mini-LED and ProMotion
Apple has scrapped its plans to release a standalone 27-inch display with mini-LED and ProMotion technology, a new report says. This display was first rumored to launch sometime in the summer of 2022 but has faced a number of delays since then.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: M2 Pro MacBook Pro second-best prices $150 off, black Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, more
We’re back with another round of Monday’s best discounts. Courtesy of the fine folks over at 9to5Toys, all of the workweek’s best price cuts are all in one place. Leading the way, the second-best prices have landed on Apple’s new M2 Pro MacBook Pros at $149 off to join some official Magic Keyboard and Trackpad markdowns from $140, not to mention this spring Anker Gold Box sale from $10. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: April 10, 2023 – Rivian and CarPlay, Apple Store unionization
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Expand Expanding CloseWhy the FBI says you should avoid public phone chargers at airports and malls
Over the past years, we’ve seen the problem of “juice jacking” grow at public charging stations for phones and other devices. Now the FBI considers the risk of juice jacking so high that it’s telling Americans to completely avoid using public chargers in airports, hotels, and malls.
Expand Expanding CloseAll four iPhone 15 OLED screens will use latest materials, not just Pro models
A new supply chain report says that all four iPhone 15 OLED screens will use the latest generation of materials. For the iPhone 14, only the Pro models received the latest-gen Samsung tech, while the base models got the previous generation.
It’s important to stress that the report concerns the core materials used in the creation of the iPhone 15 OLED panels, with two features still expected to be reserved for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max …
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Premium adding iOS SharePlay support, mobile Queue, 1080p enhanced bitrate, and more
For years, YouTube Premium has centered around removing ads, background playback (Picture-in-Picture), and offline downloads. YouTube is now expanding what perks are offered with a Premium subscription.
Expand Expanding CloseFind your inner Ted Lasso with these new Apple Fitness+ ‘workouts to believe in’
A new collection of workouts has arrived on Apple Fitness+. Instead of a traditional theme, the new workouts are all inspired by the Apple TV+ hit Ted Lasso. Here are all the fun new workouts that make it easy to “believe.”
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 15 Diary: Low-light video performance needs to be Apple’s next priority
There’s always been a significant difference in the low-light video and photo performance on iPhones. But a recent holiday really highlighted for me how dramatic that difference has become, especially when it comes to the telephoto lens on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
So much so that I would argue that low-light video performance really needs to be Apple’s next priority when it comes to the iPhone’s photographic capabilities …
Expand Expanding CloseCarPlay learns how to order pizza while you drive
In today’s edition of “things you didn’t know you needed,” Domino’s has announced that you can now order ahead using CarPlay. Using the updated Domino’s app via CarPlay, you can use a simple “Tap to Order” feature to place an order without using your phone at all.
Expand Expanding CloseAirPods Pro and AirPods 3: How to change Force Sensor controls
AirPods Pro have great features like noise cancellation and a Transparency mode with an in-ear design. And to switch between those and other features, Force Sensors in the AirPods Pro (and AirPods 3) stems offer easy control. Read on for how to change AirPods controls including press speed, press duration, what your left and right Force Sensors do, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseAfter Foxconn, Apple chipmaker TSMC revenue also fell in March
iPhone assembler Foxconn last week reported a 21% year-on-year fall in revenue in March, and we’re today learning Apple chipmaker TSMC revenue also fell in the same month – by 15%.
While there are reasons to be cautious about reading too much into these results, it is near-certain that they give at least some clue as to Apple’s current fortunes …
Expand Expanding CloseMac shipments fall 40% YOY as pandemic PC boom ends
Mac shipments were down 40% year-over-year in the first quarter, according to analysts at IDC. That’s despite launches of M2 MacBook Pro and M2 Mac mini during the quarter.
The end of the pandemic boom is the primary reason for falling shipments across the industry. Apple experienced the biggest decline among PC makers in Q1, though, down 40% as the overall market shrunk 29%.
Expand Expanding CloseApple holds nationwide meetings with retail workers to ‘discuss the risks of unionization’
Apple has been battling a growing push among retail employees to unionize, with a store in Towson, Maryland, becoming the first Apple Store to successfully unionize last year. Bloomberg now reports that Apple is continuing its efforts to stop stores from unionizing, including nationwide meetings with retail employees to “discuss the risks of unionization.”
Expand Expanding Close‘StopTheFonts’ is new Safari extension to block custom web and improve privacy, speed, more
Indie developer Jeff Johnson is out with a new Safari extension that aims to block web fonts different than the installed fonts on your device. Dubbed “StopTheFonts,” the extension is highly customizable, allowing you to create rules for different websites, block all web fonts by default, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: iPhone 14 & 14 Pro accessories to enhance your iPhone experience [Video]
The iPhone 14 lineup has been out for almost six months now. After using it for a while, I’ve come to realize that the right accessories can greatly enhance my user experience; from protecting my phone to extending its battery life, the right accessories can make all the difference. I wanted to share some of my favorite iPhone 14 and 14 Pro accessories that are now must-haves in my daily carry!
Expand Expanding CloseHow to watch UFC Pereira vs Adesanya 2 on iPhone, Apple TV, web
UFC 287 is set for tonight, Saturday, April 8 at 7 pm PT / 10 pm ET at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Here’s how to watch UFC Pereira vs Adesanya 2 on iPhone, Mac, Apple TV, and the web.
Expand Expanding CloseApple @ Work: Apple’s separation of security and features – a game-changer for device security
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As we increasingly rely on technology for communication, work, and entertainment, it’s crucial to ensure the security of our devices. Apple has long been a leader in this regard, and it continues to set the standard with their approach to security. In this week’s blog, I want to look at how I believe Apple is taking a critical step forward with its new Rapid Security Response protocol and how it’s charting a new path forward where security updates are separated from feature updates.
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