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Apple’s latest scary attack ad takes a rather blatant shot at Google’s browser for the ton of tracking cookies it uses — claiming that Safari is “a browser that’s actually private.”

Apple tells over a billion iPhone users to stop using Chrome — here’s Google’s response

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A week after releasing iOS 17.6 beta 4, Apple is nearing its official release with an RC version now available. Unfortunately, this is one of the less exciting updates for the iOS 17 cycle, mainly because all supported iPhones will get iOS 18, which is set to be released later this fall.
For now, attention is turning to the imminent release of Apple Intelligence. Expected to be available in beta for iPhone 15 Pro, Apple is adding several AI features for its devices, including:

Writing Tools: Users can rewrite, proofread, and summarize text nearly everywhere they write, including Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party apps;
Image Playground: Users can...

iOS 17.6 RC now available with these features

Google has been planning to revamp its Google TV streaming device for years, and 2024 appears to be the year we'll finally see its debut. Leaked images show a slanted pill-shaped device with an accompanying remote resembling the Chromecast. Instead of a dongle like the Chromecast, the new streaming device...

Leaked Google TV Streamer photos show a device nothing like the Chromecast

Ahead of the tvOS 18 release, Apple just made tvOS 17.6 available to all Apple TV users. As the tvOS 17 cycle seems to be nearing its end, Cupertino isn’t adding new features despite the usual “bug fixes and security improvements” release notes.
While tvOS 17 started as a big update, tvOS doesn’t get new features since January when Apple released tvOS 17.3. At that time, Apple added two features:

Wishlists and Favorites: Apple re-added Wishlists and Favorites tabs on the iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Show apps, as they’re not available on the revamped TV app
Apple Music: Users can now see Apple Music...

Apple releases tvOS 17.6 to Apple TV users

In iOS 18, CarPlay is getting a ton of new features, including accessibility boosts, Siri enhancements, wallpapers, and more! Here are our favorite adds to Apple's in-dash interface. We've been testing the beta of iOS 18 and have dug through CarPlay, on the lookout for new features and changes. Many...

Hands on: Everything new with CarPlay in iOS 18

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Security firm Symantec has posted a bulletin about a smishing (SMS phishing) campaign currently targeting Apple users in the United States. The end of goal for these threat actors is to take over a user’s Apple ID, which provides them access to an individual’s personal information, financial information, and potentially control of their devices.

Attention iPhone Users, A New Security Attack Is Targeting Your Apple ID

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For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

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"The screen quality on this is absolutely stunning."

Apple's 10th Generation iPad Has Dropped Below $300 for the First Time Ever During Amazon Prime Day 2024

Three applications are the best when it comes to digital navigation: Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps. These titans cater to the majority of drivers seeking turn-by-turn guidance, although lesser-known contenders like Sygic and TomTom offer alternative experiences. While Android users often find Google Maps pre-installed, iPhone users have Apple...

Google Maps Enhances CarPlay Experience with New Features, Outpacing Apple Maps and Waze in 2024

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Short codes let you find out all sorts of information about your phone without having to leave the dialer screen. Here are all the ones that work.

Secret Short Codes For Android, Explained: What They're For

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Here’s a story that’s making waves in the retail world: Conn's HomePlus, a well-known discount furniture chain, has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And the news isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real people and places, so let’s dive into what’s happening.

Another retail giant has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is shutting down several stores.

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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After two years of silence about its AI developments, Apple finally shared its latest projects with the public at its annual developer conference, WWDC, in June. At the event, Apple unveiled various features that will significantly impact your device experience -- but only if you have one of the newest iPhone models.

iOS 18.1 update: Every iPhone model that will support Apple's new AI features (for now)

Today Apple has released new updates for its entire lineup of devices. visionOS 1.3, macOS 14.6, tvOS 17.6, and watchOS 10.6 join the latest versions of iPhone and iPadOS software, iOS and iPadOS 17.6. Here’s what’s new in today’s updates. Latest update paves the way for iOS...

Apple releases visionOS 1.3, macOS 14.6, tvOS 17.6, and watchOS 10.6

Apple’s plan to roll out artificial intelligence features in its September software update is reportedly delayed. The company announced Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI-powered features for apps including its voice-assistant Siri and Safari, at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. Apple was planning to integrate Apple Intelligence into its devices through the iPhone iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 releases in September, but is now pushing the roll out back to October, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. However, Apple is reportedly allowing software developers to test Apple Intelligence for stability and bugs through beta versions of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 as soon as this week.

Apple's big AI rollout seems to have hit a snag

Redbox, the iconic movie rental company with over 34,000 locations nationwide, has announced the closure of its operations following its parent company's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This decision has left many of its loyal users saddened, marking the end of an era for physical media enthusiasts.

A rental company with 34,000 locations has closed its doors

Apple is preparing to imminently release iOS 17.5.2, which will come with the build number 21F101. There’s no word on what’s new in iOS 17.5.2, but the update will focus on bug fixes and performance improvements rather than new features. The information was shared on social media by...

iOS 17.5.2 coming soon for iPhone users

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is back with his predictions on the iPhone 17 lineup. Following previous rumors, the top Apple insider says Cupertino has canceled the iPhone 17 Plus due to low demand (around 5%-10% of total new iPhone shipments) while the company keeps working on a new ultra-slim model.
With that, Apple followed the trend of trying a new model for a few years until it realized no one actually wanted that. It started with the iPhone 12 mini and continued until the iPhone 13 mini. Then, Apple thought users actually wanted bigger displays, so it released the iPhone 14 Plus....

Top Apple insider confirms iPhone 17 Plus is canceled, replaced by iPhone 17 Slim

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9o5Mac Daily: July 29, 2024 – Apple TV+ with ads, iOS 18.1 rumors

On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss Apple’s continued work on an ad-supported TV+ plan and their discussions about UK advertising. We also cover a...

9o5Mac Daily: July 29, 2024 – Apple TV+ with ads, iOS 18.1 rumors

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