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Apple set to open first retail store in India next month, followed quickly by its second
The opening of Apple’s first retail in India has been years in the making and has faced countless delays. According to a new report from the Economic Times, however, Apple is finally on track to open its flagship store in India sometime in April.
Expand Expanding CloseBest iPhone trade-in values following the new yellow iPhone 14
It’s almost spring and Apple has updated its iPhone 14 and 14 Plus with a new yellow model. Whether you’re planning to pick that up or are considering upgrading to a different iPhone, here’s a look at the best iPhone trade-in values.
Expand Expanding Close‘Ted Lasso’ cast to visit the White House, talk ‘mental health and well-being’ with the Bidens
The first episode of Ted Lasso season three premiered last week on Apple TV+. In conjunction with season three’s launch, the cast of the hit show will visit the White House on Monday to “promote mental health and well-being.”
Expand Expanding ClosePSA: Twitter’s 2FA changes go into effect tomorrow; here’s what you should do
Last month, Twitter announced that it would start charging a fee for the use of SMS messages for two-factor authentication. That change is set to officially go into effect tomorrow, March 20, making today the last day to move away from SMS two-factor authentication.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Mkeke’s new cases for iPhone 14 offer an alternative to Apple’s pricey counterparts
Mkeke has been specializing in designing iPhone cases since 2015. During that time they have been able to become a Top iPhone cases brand, generating well over 1,000,000 positive reviews! Now, Mkeke has revamped their new iPhone 14 lineup of cases to give us two amazing new offerings– including an all-new magnetic case– that will make you think twice about getting a case directly from Apple. Check out the video below for our hands-on look and for a limited time get 20% off on Amazon.
Expand Expanding CloseThe best sleep-tracking apps for Apple Watch
Sleep tracking with Apple Watch is a great way to gain new insight into your sleeping habits and trends over time. There are a number of different sleep-tracking apps available for Apple Watch, including native options from Apple itself.
Read on as we round up the best sleep-tracking apps for Apple Watch, comparing Apple’s first-party solution with the competition.
Expand Expanding CloseApple @ Work: 1Password gains deep integration with an Okta driven unlock option
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As remote work continues to become the norm, businesses are finding it increasingly important to have a reliable identity management solution in place. Okta, a leading identity and access management platform, has become a vital component of this infrastructure for many enterprises. With its ability to manage user authentication and authorization across multiple systems and applications, Okta has become an essential tool for businesses that operate remotely. Now, 1Password has gained deeper integration with Okta – making both platforms that much more valuable.
Expand Expanding CloseAI is changing how people interact with technology, and Apple is lagging behind with Siri
Artificial intelligence has been with us for years, even in the little things like identifying the faces in a picture to the recommendations we see in our favorite apps. But more recently, we’ve seen new types of AI capable of doing things unimaginable years ago. This new type of AI is changing how people interact with technology. But at the same time, Apple is clearly falling behind its competitors.
Expand Expanding CloseHow Apple Watch data helped this man discover he had life-threatening blood clots
We hear a lot of stories from Apple Watch users who say the device has alerted them to potentially life-threatening health issues. A new story out of Ohio, however, is one of the first of its kind.
Ken Counihan says that a combination of respiratory rate and blood oxygen data from his Apple Watch alerted him to a potentially fatal condition last fall…
Expand Expanding CloseHomeKit Weekly: This one HomeKit item might save you thousands of dollars
I’ve always been paranoid about water damage in my home. We have hardwood floors throughout our home. If you’re a homeowner, you know the cost of repairing them if you have water damage. A slow drip from a leaky sink can turn into thousands of dollars in repair costs. Thankfully, with a HomeKit-enabled flood sensor from FIBARO, you can easily know when there’s water where there shouldn’t be before it turns into a major issue. Read on to learn why the FIBARO water leak sensor is the ideal option to use under all of your sinks.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can now pay to be verified on Instagram and Facebook in the US
Earlier this year, Meta announced its plans to introduce a new paid subscription that will let users verify the authenticity of their account via a government ID to get a blue checkmark on Facebook and Instagram. Starting today, users located in the US can subscribe to Meta Verified.
Expand Expanding CloseFCC adopts new rules that will require carriers to start blocking scam texts, here’s how
The Federal Communication Commission announced today its first set of rules designed to reduce the number of scam texts Americans get. The move will require carriers to block texts from three types of numbers plus one more measure which will be a start to tackling the rapidly growing problem.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: March 17, 2023 – iPhone 15 Pro Max’s rumored immersive screen
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Expand Expanding CloseBelkin refreshes Boost↑Charge MagSafe power bank in two new spring styles
Belkin today is rolling with the spring season change and launching a pair of refreshed colorways for one of its popular iPhone 14 accessories. Belkin Boost↑Charge Wireless Power Bank is already a notable option for MagSafe-enabled devices, and now the accessory now comes in some spring-ready styles thanks to refreshed purple and pink designs. Launching with more affordable prices than the previous offerings, these still deliver MagSafe builds with foldout kickstands.
Expand Expanding CloseApple expands immersive Apple Maps 3D experience to Boston
One of the most impressive parts of Apple Maps is something called “Detailed City Experience,” which offers incredible 3D recreations of major cities around the world and their associated landmarks. This week, Apple has expanded this feature to Boston for the first time…
Expand Expanding CloseFeature Request: Please send help for HomePod’s ‘I’m not sure who is speaking’ bug
One of the handy capabilities of Siri on HomePod that’s been available since 2018 is Personal Requests. It allows users to make voice commands that deal with what can be more private information from their specific iPhone and iPad. However, as it turns out, Personal Requests are still broken with Siri on HomePod often replying “I’m not sure who is speaking.”
Expand Expanding CloseFriday’s best deals: Apple M2 Mac mini $99 off, M1 Pro MacBook Pro $500 off, more
We’re heading into the weekend with a new collection of Friday’s best deals, all brought to us courtesy of 9to5Toys. On tap today is a new all-time low on Apple’s just-released M2 Mac mini at $99 off. That’s joined by a more portable offering, with a $500 discount on Apple’s 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro. And if you need a must-have Mac accessory, Apple Magic Trackpad 2 is now down to $104. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseApple now distributing ‘Accessory Developer Assistant’ app through the App Store
Over the last several months, Apple has been slowly adding a handful of unlisted apps to the App Store, covering things like CarKey, GymKit, and more. Now, Apple has launched the “Accessory Developer Assistant” app as its latest unlisted offering on the App Store.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 15 Pro Max’s immersive screen will ‘break the record’ for thinnest smartphone bezels
We know quite a bit about what to expect from the iPhone 15 Pro lineup this year, courtesy of CAD files and exclusive renders obtained by 9to5Mac. A new rumor puts the design changes into a broader context, concluding that the iPhone 15 Pro Max “will break the record” and have the smallest bezels of any smartphone…
Expand Expanding Close‘Ted Lasso’ remains the most popular show on Apple TV+, but here’s the full ranking
Ted Lasso has become the most popular show on Apple TV+. Since its premiere in 2020, the show has conquered not only lots of fans around the world, but also multiple important awards such as Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice. But what about the other shows? JustWatch has now shared a list of what Apple TV+ subscribers have been watching the most on the streaming platform.
Expand Expanding CloseNordPass password manager now lets users store and manage passkeys
Last year, Apple introduced passkeys support with iOS 16 and macOS Ventura. The technology was created by the FIDO Alliance in partnership with Apple, Google, and Microsoft, and it aims to replace traditional passwords with new, more secure passwordless sign-in methods. Now passkey support is also coming to the NordPass password manager.
Expand Expanding CloseAnother OG sealed iPhone is up for auction, will it break the $63k record? [Narrator: It did not]
A new lot of rare Apple items is up for auction including an original sealed iPhone, a working Apple-1 computer signed by Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs signed ROM chip, a Steve Jobs typed and signed letter, Think Different posters, and much more.
Update 3/16: The auction has ended and the final price has fallen a decent way below the $63,000 record.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Magic Highlighter helps you find the words you’re looking for on web pages
You’re probably familiar with the shortcut Command + F, which lets you easily find specific words or phrases within a document or webpage. However, at least when it comes to Safari, there aren’t many options for customizing this search. With The Magic Highlighter, users can take searching for words on web pages to the next level.
Expand Expanding CloseStudy finds Apple Watch could help predict pain for people with sickle cell disease
New research on Apple Watch’s health features is emerging at a rapid pace. Researchers from a coalition including Duke University and Northwestern University have published the results of a study that aimed to find whether an Apple Watch could be used to predict the pain of people with sickle cell disease.
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