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Elon Musk and Spotify’s CEO team up against Apple’s ‘absurd’ App Store rules

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Both Spotify and Elon Musk have previously spoken out against Apple’s App Store guidelines in the past. In a new exchange on Twitter this weekend, Musk and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek again questioned Apple’s guidelines, with Ek referring to them as “absurd” and Musk saying they present a “serious scaling problem.”

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Make your MacBook stand out with custom stickers from Sticker Mule

If you’re following 9to5Mac, there’s a good chance you have a MacBook or iPad. They’re great devices that look great while they’re at it, but there aren’t many options for customization. Sticker Mule offers custom laptop stickers, helping you customize your laptop exactly to your liking. And for the 9to5Mac audience, we have a deal where you can get started with your own custom stickers for just a dollar, with free shipping. 

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Apple quietly drops lawsuit against former Apple Silicon exec who left company to run his own chip start-up

Apple has quietly withdrawn its lawsuit against former executive Gerard Williams III in a filing posted on Friday (via Bloomberg).

Williams was described as critical to the development of the high-performance A-series and M-series Apple Silicon chips. He left Apple to start a server chip start-up Nuvia. Apple accused him of poaching colleagues for the start-up whilst he was still under Apple’s employ. Lawsuit proceedings began in 2019.

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Clubhouse lays off half its employees as platform struggles to stay relevant

Clubhouse lays off half its employees as platform struggles to stay relevant

Clubhouse is a social network dedicated to live audio chat that was launched in 2020. At the time, the platform became so popular that competitors such as Facebook and Twitter quickly announced their own live audio platforms. Three years later, Clubhouse is struggling to stay relevant, and the company is now laying off half of its employees.

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Apple Watch may finally work with multiple iPhones and iPads, and here’s why that matters

Apple Watch may finally work with multiple iPhones, and here's why that's a good thing

When Apple introduced the Apple Watch in 2014, it made it clear that the device is a companion accessory to the iPhone and that they were meant to work together. And while you can pair multiple Apple Watches to the same iPhone, you can’t use the same watch with multiple iPhones. That might change soon according to a recent rumor, and here’s why that matters.

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PSA: ‘Atomic macOS Stealer’ malware can compromise iCloud Keychain passwords, credit cards, crypto wallets

AI cracks passwords this fast

Back in March, we saw a piece of malware surface for macOS called MacStealer that’s able to compromise iCloud Keychain passwords, credit card information, files, and more. Now a new malware called Atomic macOS Stealer is being sold as a service to malicious parties that may be more threatening.

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9to5Mac Daily: April 28, 2023 – Siri struggles, next-gen Apple Watch screens

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HomeKit Weekly: A roundup of the best Homekit-enabled air purifiers

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With air pollution becoming an increasingly prevalent issue in many urban areas, finding ways to improve indoor air quality has become a top priority for many homeowners. Fortunately, with the advent of smart home technology, we now have access to a range of high-tech air purifiers that not only helps to remove harmful pollutants from the air but can also be controlled remotely using our smartphones or voice assistants. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the top HomeKit air purifier options on the market today, and explore how they can help you breathe easier and stay healthy in your own home.

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Inside the world of TikTok-inspired fake AirPods scams (and how to protect yourself)

If you were a teenager and somebody on the internet told you that you could make hundreds of dollars a week simply by dropping things off at the post office, you would listen. And that’s exactly what’s happening on TikTok as “hustling” teens turn to drop shipping fake AirPods as a lucrative revenue stream.

Head below for an in-depth look at the process, and Apple’s tips for how to protect yourself…

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This app lets you pin shortcuts to your favorite albums right to your iPhone’s Home Screen

If you’re an Apple Music or Spotify who finds it frustrating to quickly start listening to your favorite albums, a new app from developer Adam Bell might help solve that problem. The app, called “Albums: Music Shortcuts,” lets you create shortcuts to your favorite albums directly via widgets on your iPhone or iPad Home Screen.

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Friday’s best deals: 11-inch M1 iPad Pro now $220 off, Anker iPhone 14 accessories, more

Heading into the weekend, 9to5Toys is back with a fresh batch of price cuts. Headlined by a $220 discount on Apple’s 11-inch M1 iPad Pro at its second-best price ever, the savings also continue over to this Anker iPhone 14 charging bundle at $26. Then have Siri help automate your AC this spring and summer with ecobee’s popular HomeKit SmartThermostat. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Hands-on: Is this new 5-in-1 charging station a must-have for Apple users?

I have reviewed countless 3-in-1, 4-in-1, and all-in-one chargers that promise to be the best, from no-name brands to higher-end brands. For the most part, they get the job done. They are able to charge my three Apple devices, my iPhone, my AirPods, and my Apple Watch. But with each one there is always a sacrifice. Either it’s too expensive, made of the wrong material, the LED indicators are too bright, the stand doesn’t swivel enough, etc. But it seems like Zeera’s new VOXN Charging Station checks off pretty much every box I would ever need. Here’s what sets it apart from the rest.

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iOttie Velox MagSafe charger

iOttie expands Velox MagSafe charger lineup with new actively-cooled Pro car mount, more

iOttie has been making some of our favorite iPhone car mounts for ages now, and today two new offerings have hit the scene for iPhone 14 owners. Expanding its more premium Velox lineup comes a pair of new accessories that land at either end of the spectrum. There’s the flagship Velox Pro mount clocking in at the top of its class, with the Velox Mini tapping in at a more affordable price point. Both of the new MagSafe chargers are now available for purchase ahead of shipping next week, too.

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iPad Pro clone at iPad 10 price: Is OnePlus Pad tempting with these features?

iPad Pro clone iPad 10 price OnePlus Pad

The latest Android tablet is here with the OnePlus Pad pre-orders now open. With strong iPad Pro clone vibes at an entry-level iPad 10 price, it’s clear the company knows it not only needs to win against Android competitors but also get iPad users to switch. Here’s what the device includes to try and make that happen.

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Telegram founder says app may leave Brazil as it has been banned again by local court

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Telegram is one of the most popular messaging apps, and it became known for offering end-to-end encrypted chats long before some of its competitors. However, Telegram has already faced a lot of problems with different governments due to its policy of not interfering with what people share on the platform – and this caused the app to be banned from Brazil again.

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Apple hosting special classical ‘Candlelight concert’ at Tower Theatre store in LA

Following the launch of Apple Music Classical at the end of March, the company is set to hold a special concert this weekend at its beautiful Tower Theater store in LA. The performance by Candlelight concerts/Orchid Quartet will celebrate Apple Music Classical with an intimate experience including a range of iconic works.

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Apple VP talks about App Store and teases ‘new ways to connect with Apple’ ahead of WWDC

Apple VP talks about App Store and teases 'new ways to connect with Apple' ahead of WWDC

Susan Prescott became known for her role as vice president of developer relations at Apple. Over the past few years, she has appeared during some of the company’s keynotes. In an interview with The Independent, Prescott discussed the importance of the App Store and even teased “new ways to connect with Apple” coming at WWDC 2023.

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