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Apple Glasses launch is still years away, and Xiaomi shows us why

Apple Glasses launch is still years away | Xiaomi AR smartglasses

After years of speculation, Apple’s Reality Pro headset is expected to debut at WWDC in June. But an Apple Glasses launch is likely still years away, and the Xiaomi Wireless AR Smart Glasses have just given us a very good understanding of the reason for this.

While the role expected to be performed by Apple Glasses is technically achievable today, we’re nowhere near the kind of form factor we’d expect from an Apple product …

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How Reuters used AirTags to reveal Dow’s false recycling promises

We’ve seen countless clever use cases of Apple’s AirTag item trackers, but nothing quite like this one. As part of an investigative report into recycling practices of Dow Inc. and the Singapore government, a Reuters reporter planted hidden AirTags into 11 pairs of donated shoes.

“Dow said it was recycling our shoes. We found them at an Indonesian flea market,” the headline of the resulting story reads.

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How to watch all MLS games with MLS Season Pass

Apple MLS Season Pass

MLS Season Pass is the new subscription service, available on the Apple TV app, that lets customers watch every Major League Soccer game with no blackouts or regional restrictions. Each game will be streamed live, with replays and highlights available to watch on demand after. There’s also a hosted MLS 360 whip-around show to recap all the games taking place that day.

MLS Season Pass is priced at $14.99/month, or $99 or a season. Apple TV+ subscribers can get the pass at a discounted rate $12.99/month or $79 a season. Here’s more details on how to watch MLS this year.

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Hands-on: Three of my favorite games for iPhone and iPad

There seems to be an infinite number of games available on the app store, with the list growing on a daily basis. Games in different genres, different price points, and different use cases. I have spent a minimum of 100 hours, if not more, playing these three games I am about to mention, both on my iPhone and on my iPad Pro. So if you’re an iOS or iPadOS user looking for some great games to play, then these are 100% worth a try.

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How to improve iPhone 14 battery life: Why your battery is draining and 7 tips to boost it

If you’re seeing faster battery drain than expected with iPhone 14 or 14 Pro you’re not alone. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a problem with your phone. Here’s a look at 7 tips and tricks to improve iPhone 14 battery life as well as why you might be seeing spikes in battery use.

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Apple should really invest in anti-theft security features for iPhone and iPad

Apple should really invest in anti-theft security features for iPhone

Apple devices have always been known for their security features, which include the Find My network that has received major updates in recent years. However, a report from The Wall Street Journal on Friday revealed that these features are not enough to prevent thieves from accessing users’ data. With iOS 17, Apple should invest even more in anti-theft security features for iPhone and iPad.

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Mammoth is a new free Mastodon client for iOS and macOS

Mammoth is a new free Mastodon client for iOS and macOS

The decentralized and open-source social network Mastodon has been getting a lot of attention recently amidst the controversies surrounding Twitter, as both platforms have a lot of similarities. And now iOS and macOS users will have another great third-party option for accessing the social network from their devices with Mammoth, a new free client for Mastodon.

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HomePod communicates with status lights, but what do all the colors mean?

All-new HomePod

While HomePod is primarily a speaker, it communicates its state with colored lights across the top surface. A static white light and a multicolored spinning light are the two most common status light colors. HomePod users will occasionally come across four or five other status light animations, and what they’re trying to say isn’t obvious from their appearance.

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iPhone 15 Pro LiDAR scanner could be better for battery life or performance

iPhone 14 Pro 48mp raw camera LiDAR scanner

As we’ve been hearing a lot about iPhone 15 this week, reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has shared new details about what to expect from Apple’s next-generation smartphone. According to Kuo, Apple has chosen a new supplier for the LiDAR scanner in the iPhone 15 Pro models, which will result in improvements to this technology.

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HomeKit Weekly: XOME Homebridge adds 3000+ compatible accessories to HomeKit

XOME

Homebridge is an open-source platform that allows you to control and automate your home using Apple’s HomeKit technology, even if the devices don’t support it natively. While it can be run on countless devices for free, there are times when you want a plug-and-play solution that’s low-powered and can be tucked out of the way. This problem is exactly what the IONEXX XOME Homebridge for HomeKit aims to solve.

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Recent iPhone thefts highlight the danger of using passcodes in public

iPhone theft passcode security

A new report from The Wall Street Journal looks at a recent trend of iPhone thefts that have happened across the US. Instead of just looking to snatch devices, these thieves are watching for passcodes so they can immediately get into iPhones, change Apple ID passwords, access financial accounts, and more. Here’s a look at the risks of using an iPhone passcode in public, how much power the passcode wields, and some steps to keep yourself safer.

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Deals: Apple MagSafe charger hits $32, Beats Fit Pro Yellow Volt $170, Anker iPhone gear, more

If you can believe it, it is Friday once again! And like we do every week, we’re back with a fresh batch of the best discounts heading into the weekend headlined by the best price of the year on Apple’s in-house MagSafe charger at $32. You can also lock-in the first discount on the Beats Fit Pro in just-released Volt Yellow colorway at $170, as well as these Anker Nano USB-C chargers from $13. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Steve Jobs Archive shares a special photo memory of the late Apple co-founder with the Mac in 1984

Steve Jobs would have turned 68 years old today. The recently announced Steve Jobs Archive has shared a special snapshot in time of the late Apple co-founder and the Macintosh to mark the date. In the photo, Steve Jobs is seen closely examining a person using the newly introduced Macintosh in a store window in New Orleans in 1984.

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CHIPS Act rivalry between Intel and TSMC prompts White House ‘slap’

CHIPS Act rivalry | White House

Yesterday highlighted CHIPS Act rivalry between Intel and TSMC in particular, as the US chipmaker voiced its view that American firms should get higher priority when it comes to financial assistance from the government.

However, the White House has effectively given Intel a slap, by stating that the goal of the fund is not to help out struggling companies – and hinted that Apple chipmaker TSMC is likely to be a higher priority …

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