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Apple Saket store opened by Tim Cook, official photos now shared [U]
Two days after the opening of Apple BKC in Mumbai, the Apple Saket store has opened in New Delhi. As before, the store was opened by CEO Tim Cook and retail head Deirdre O’Brien.
Apple has now shared official photos of the opening, with the event providing our first look at the curved frontage mentioned by Apple as a feature of the new store …
Expand Expanding Close15-inch MacBook Air to get M2 chip only, says leaker, as M3 plan abandoned
Multiple sources have indicated that Apple had planned to launch the upcoming 15-inch MacBook Air in a number of variants, leading to a confusing set of rumors.
As the launch nears, however, a leaker with a reasonable track record says that Apple has now abandoned plans for the M3 version …
Expand Expanding CloseHomeKit Weekly: Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 sets a new standard for motion sensor technology in the home
Aqara is one of the best value brands for HomeKit products today. You can add its M2 hub as your starter kit, and then start layering on devices like the low-cost water leak sensor, motion sensor, and door sensors. Aqara continues to innovate with products that work great with HomeKit, and today, they’ve released a brand new product. The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 is a new millimeter wave motion sensor that is taking smart home automation to the next level. This new motion sensor device is loaded with features that make it one of the most versatile and precise sensors on the market today. It does require an Aqara hub, but thankfully, there are plenty of options like the M2 I listed above or the M1S hub.
Expand Expanding CloseStudy reveals the fastest US carrier across MLB stadiums
Opensignal is out with a new report that looks at how Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T compare at the 29 MLB stadiums in the US. Along with download and upload speeds, the results reveal availability, consistency, video experience, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV+ content now streaming on Canal+ at no extra charge
Subscribers to Canal+ in France and some other territories can now access Apple TV+ at no extra charge. With a deal announced last week, Apple original TV shows and movies are now available to watch directly in the myCANAL app.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: April 19, 2023 – Netflix password sharing, Reality Pro headset features
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Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp working on its own version of animated emoji
WhatsApp has been working on a lot of somewhat inspired features from its competitor Telegram recently. And now the popular messaging app is experimenting with its own version of animated emoji that replace the ones from iOS and Android.
Expand Expanding CloseApple will soon let you update payment methods in-app when a subscription renewal fails
Apple is making a notable change to in-app subscriptions on iPhone and iPad. Starting this summer, you’ll be able to resolve billing issues directly in-app if a subscription renewal fails. Previously, you had to manage subscription payment failures via your Apple ID settings.
Expand Expanding CloseDownload these amazing Apple x Van Gogh wallpapers from Basic Apple Guy
Back in March, Basic Apple Guy released a stunning wallpaper called “Big Starry Sur” made up of Apple’s Big Sur wallpaper in the style of The Starry Night by Van Gogh. Now as promised, he’s back with four new Apple x Van Gogh designs that are simply gorgeous.
Expand Expanding ClosePurdue University goes all-in on Apple Wallet student IDs, will no longer issue physical cards
Apple first added support for student cards in Apple Wallet with iOS 12 and watchOS 5, and since then, the feature has gradually expanded to more universities in the United States. Now, Purdue University has announced support for the feature, allowing students to add their ID to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet for the first time.
Expand Expanding CloseSnapchat adds Apple Find My-style live location sharing, ChatGPT integration for all users, more
Snapchat has announced a number of updates coming soon to its iPhone app. As part of its Snap Summit event today, the company revealed that it will roll out its “My AI” chatbot to all users, add new features to Snapchat Stories, and much more.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat’s more prevalent than juice jacking? Fake public WiFi networks, says researcher
Juice jacking popped into the mainstream consciousness this month as the FBI shared a warning to avoid public device charging to protect against the rise of malicious cables. While juice jacking can severely compromise devices, one security expert is raising awareness of a more common – but usually less critical threat – fake public WiFi connections.
Expand Expanding CloseUpcoming Reddit changes may spell the end of free third-party apps
Reddit has begun having discussions with app developers on a change that would likely spell the end of free third-party Reddit apps, shifting toward a paid subscription model.
Expand Expanding CloseGlucomate is a new iPhone app for analyzing and spotting trends from glucose monitoring data
Indie developer Zach Simone from Sydney, Australia, has launched a new iPhone app that’s rather personal for him. Zach lives with Type 1 diabetes and uses a continuous glucose monitor with Apple Health support to manage it.
The challenge, though, is knowing how to make use of all the data as it builds up. That’s a challenge Zach wants to solve with his new app called Glucomate.
Expand Expanding CloseWednesday’s best deals: 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro $200 off, M1 iPad Air 5 $500 low, more
All of Wednesday’s best discounts are now up for grabs courtesy of our friends over at 9to5Toys. Headlining is Apple’s new 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro, which is down to its lowest price to date at $1,799. On the iPadOS side of things, the latest M1 iPad Air 5 is also seeing a $99 discount to the $500 low. Then you can also add Satechi’s Thunderbolt 4 Dock to your M2 MacBook setup at $200. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseBar theft tactic sees iPhone owners permanently locked out of Apple accounts
A spate of iPhone thefts in bars is resulting in owners finding themselves permanently locked out of their Apple accounts, in some cases losing access to years’ worth of irreplaceable photos.
As is often the case, the detail of the story is less dramatic than the headline – in this case, “The iPhone Setting Thieves Use to Lock You Out of Your Apple Account” …
Expand Expanding CloseApple touts environmental progress in annual report ahead of Earth Day
Earlier this month, Apple shared an update on its progress to become carbon neutral by 2030 with some of the ways it’s being green and efficient with its corporate operations. Now ahead of Earth Day on April 22, Apple has shared its 2023 Environmental Progress Report that fully dives into how it did for 2022 and the path ahead as it moves toward carbon neutrality.
Expand Expanding CloseTim Cook promises PM Modi more jobs in India as second store opens
While in India to celebrate the grand openings of Apple’s first two retail stores in the country, CEO Tim Cook also paid a visit to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a meeting on Wednesday, Cook reiterated Apple’s commitment to India and promised continued investment in the country.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: New Dockcase Pro ‘Explorer Edition’ USB-C hub brings out my inner geek [Video]
Dockcase is known for its smart hubs, SSDs, and external hard drives. The company is also no stranger to the portable USB-C hub game. It has been able to successfully fund seven different crowdfunding campaigns with positive feedback throughout.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how soon Apple users upgrade their iPhones by age
CIRP is out with a new study today. Continuing the trend of looking at iPhone users by age, the latest survey looked into how soon different age groups upgrade their iPhones. Here’s how the results shook out.
Expand Expanding ClosePhone addiction world rankings show the US at No. 20
There are some world rankings where you want to be near the top, and some where you definitely don’t – phone addiction being one of the latter …
Expand Expanding ClosePSA: Spotify is currently down, company ‘looking into it’
If you’re having problems with Spotify this morning, you’re not alone. Spotify is battling what appears to be a widespread outage, and the company has confirmed that it’s investigating the issues.
Expand Expanding CloseTSMC Arizona plants facing ‘unacceptable’ US rules; company wants twice as much money
Act surprised! There’s a potential snag in the plan for Apple chips to be made in the US by TSMC. The company’s A-series and M-series chipmaker says that the US government is imposing “unacceptable” conditions on the two TSMC Arizona plants it is building.
TSMC is said to have been offered tax credits worth $7-8 billion, but a new report says it is looking for the government to double its incentives to around $15B, and to waive the profit-sharing terms attached to the CHIPS Act …
Expand Expanding CloseApple Saket photos shared ahead of tomorrow’s opening
A day ahead of the official opening, Apple Saket photos have been shared by the Cupertino company. This will be the second retail store in India, opening just two days after the spectacular Apple BKC.
CEO Tim Cook yesterday opened Apple BKC in Mumbai, and will likely do the same at Apple Saket in New Delhi. Sadly, this one looks far less impressive …
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