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As Apple gears up to unveil the iPhone 16 lineup, a new study suggests that allure of new features may no longer be the driving force behind iPhone purchases. Historically, Apple has wowed customers with significant features that have created a surge in iPhone upgrades. From the introduction of the Retina display to the implementation of Face ID, these features have tempted users to trade in their old models.

Most iPhone buyers prioritize need over new features in latest upgrades

If you ever thought that Facebook was listening in on your conversations to hit you with targeted advertising, you may have been right. — The advertising industry has been trying to improve how it targets ads to users for years, often by mining data for information to build user profiles. However, in the latest revelation, it may have been assisted by smartphones and tablets actively monitoring your everyday conversations.

Facebook ad partner may have tried to listen into your conversations

In anticipation of Monday's Apple Event, iPhone and Apple Watch users who are looking to upgrade to the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 can lock in an exclusive cash bonus on pre-owned devices. Popular buyback retailersBuyBackWorld.com and Decluttr.com are each offering an exclusive cash bonus to AppleInsider readers when you trade in a used iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad or MacBook upon the release of the iPhone 16.

Lock in the best trade-in value for your used iPhone, Apple Watch ahead of the iPhone 16

A lawyer in Quebec who is calling for a class-action lawsuit against Apple over it refusing to repair any iPhone damaged by water, despite advertising that its phones can be submerged. In a similar case to a New York suit that was ultimately dismissed in 2022, Quebec lawfirm LPC Avocats...

Apple's iPhone water resistance has a big catch, claims new lawsuit

While the iPhone 16 will still have Bluetooth 5, the new Bluetooth 6 is officially on the way, with the new features including one that may bolster Find My. Bluetooth is an important communications technology, enabling hardware like the iPhone and iPad to connect to accessories and other devices. While the world has been using Bluetooth 5 since 2016, a newer version is on the way.

New Bluetooth 6 with Find My improvements could arrive on the iPhone 17

Once again there's a new iCloud phishing email that is so poorly done that AppleInsider readers will be able to spot it, but will be shockingly effective to some susceptible to its hysteria, its appalling grammar, and its blinding font choices. You've been using Apple gear for long enough that...

You won't be fooled by hysterical phishing emails, but you know people who will

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A BELOVED meteorologist who was arrested for driving while under the influence last year has been fired from her post after opening up about her recovery journey. Hollie Strano, who was arrested on Thanksgiving after drunkenly slamming her vehicle into a utility pole and fire hydrant, announced she was terminated from her job at NBC […]

Meteorologist Hollie Strano ‘fired’ from TV station a week after she shared a post about her ‘recovery journey’

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

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Suzy Jacobson Cherry

When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

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Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the Day, Friday, September 6th

Emily Standley Allard

There are many complex and nuanced reasons why people might get back together with an ex. Taking an ex-partner back is a big decision that's not to be taken lightly but sometimes the decision is in the stars. Some zodiac signs are even known for potentially getting back with their exes more than others. Let's see which 4 are the most likely and dive in why.

4 Zodiac Signs That Always Go Back to Their Exes

Target has become the first retailer to offer curbside pickup through CarPlay, making your Target run even easier. On Thursday, Target announced that it has now added CarPlay integration into the Target App. The feature is available for both Drive Up and Pickup services. Customers must make a Drive Up...

Target customers can now use CarPlay to make Drive Up orders more convenient

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Mark Cuban has openly criticized Elon Musk’s management of social media platform X, asserting that the site is not the “bastion of free speech” that many believe it to be. Cuban elaborated that while Musk allows users to think they have free speech, the reality is different. “He is the ultimate arbiter of everything on here.

Mark Cuban criticizes Elon Musk’s X

HitPaw Video Converter is a Mac tool with artificial intelligence capable of producing high-quality results. Here's how well it performs and how to use it. There are many reasons why you might need avideo converter for Mac, like saving files for offline use or making them work in your favorite apps. Getting the best video converter for Mac can be a challenge, but HitPaw Video Converter may have what you need.

HitPaw Video Converter for Mac

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DeanLand

(This is a first person, true account of a recent internet scam. All details included are factual. Though their business name was used nefariously by scammers, Dick's Sporting Goods was NOT involved in this incident.)

Inbox Scammers Exposed: My Recent Internet Fraud Experience

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Armchair generals can now conquer the world even faster on their Mac, with "Civilization VI" now supporting Apple Silicon. Sid Meier's Civilization VI, also known as Civ VI has been a long-time mainstay of strategy gaming on the Mac, having been available on the platform since 2016. However, a recent change has brought the game kicking and screaming to modern times.

'Civilization VI' finally has native Apple Silicon support

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Today, Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration for failing to provide public documents requested through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) filing. The March 2024 FOIA request sought records related to policies allowing the release of dangerous criminal illegal aliens from U.S. prisons into the general population rather than deporting them.

FL Attorney General Sues Biden-Harris Administration Over Release of Criminal Illegal Aliens

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The biggest benefit when you declutter your home is you will be more organized, efficient, and productive and this will free up time for you to spend doing the things you love!

Big Benefits When You Declutter Your Home & Life

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Apple's iPhone 16 cases may not need a cutout for the Capture button

A new rumor says that the capacitive Capture button on the forthcoming iPhone 16 range will work regardless of whether cases include an opening for it....

Apple's iPhone 16 cases may not need a cutout for the Capture button

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