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Instagram now blamed for iPhone 15 overheating issues

Hot takes on social media about Apple’s iPhone 15 overheating problem are starting to blame Instagram for causing the issue. The launch of the iPhone 15 range has been marred by claims the smartphone is overheating when under load, such as at times it is recharging or being used for intensive gaming. However, it seems that using it for Instagram, a more pedestrian usage of the devices, could also…

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Apple considers $2B Apple TV+ streaming rights grab for Formula 1

Apple is mulling over another potential sporting deal for Apple TV+, with claims it is thinking about offering $2 billion per year for the exclusive streaming rights to Formula 1 coverage. [via Pexels/Rezk Assaf] Apple already offers a number services relating to sports on Apple TV+, including MLB “Friday Night Baseball” and the MLS Season Pass. In a new report, Apple is thinking about shifting…

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Apple Wallet's Connected Accounts may come to the US

The Apple Wallet Connected Cards feature, included in the iOS 17.1 beta for UK-based users, may become available elsewhere, with references indicating it will also become available in the United States at some point. A UK debit card added to Apple Wallet The first beta of iOS 17.1 introduced a new feature to Apple Wallet, but only in the United Kingdom. Connected Cards allows users to see the…

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Top Stories: macOS Sonoma Released, iOS 17.1 Beta, and iPhone 16 Rumors

Mac fans, rejoice! You can now enjoy the upgrades that come with macOS Sonoma, which was released to the public this week just a bit later than the major updates for the rest of Apple’s platforms. Apple isn’t stopping there, of course, and it’s already begun seeding iOS 17.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, and other upcoming updates to developers and public beta testers. This week also saw some fresh rumors…

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Apple’s dark sci-fi comedy Fingernails turns love into science

Image: TIFF Fingernails, a sci-fi romcom coming to Apple TV Plus from director Christos Nikou, imagines a future where one very specific technology has changed the world. In this timeline, scientists have figured out how to conclusively determine if two people are in love. This upends relationships as we know them, with couples sticking steadfastly to the results of the test; if they get a…

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Report: Apple considers huge bid for global Formula 1 streaming rights

According to a report in the latest issue of the Business F1 magazine, Apple is eyeing Formula 1 as its next big sports investment. The company is reportedly considering an offer worth about $2 billion per year, which would eventually make Apple the exclusive streaming rights holder of Formula 1 racing. The value of the Apple deal would be about double what the Formula 1 league currently gets…

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Counter-Strike 2 Lacks Mac Support, Update Breaks CS:GO for macOS

Valve this week released Counter-Strike 2, the highly anticipated free upgrade for owners of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, but Mac owners were left in the lurch on launch day, with the upgrade breaking the game and no macOS version of the game seemingly forthcoming. The title’s release on Wednesday forced a 26GB update for everyone with CS:GO, including Mac users, but after installation…

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Apple Wallet's New Bank Account Feature Likely to Expand to U.S.

Starting with the iOS 17.1 beta released this week, iPhone users in the U.K. can add debit and credit cards from select banks in the country to the Wallet app and view their available balances and latest transactions for those accounts. Apple calls this feature Connected Cards, and it’s currently available in the U.K. only, but there is now evidence to suggest it will expand to the U.S. in the…

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Apple asks early iPhone 15 adopters what they would change about it, what would you say? [Poll]

The iPhone 15 devices have been out in the wild for a week and Apple has started a survey asking for feedback from early adopters on what they think about the new phones. Along with questions about important purchase factors, satisfaction with the camera features, and more, Apple wants to know what users would add or change about the new iPhones. more…

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macOS Sonoma: 50 New Features and Changes Worth Checking Out

Apple on Tuesday released macOS Sonoma, the latest version of the company’s Mac operating system. ‌macOS Sonoma‌ introduces interactive desktop widgets, web apps, new videoconferencing features, and updated capabilities across the platform. In this article, we’ve selected 50 new features and lesser-known changes that are worth checking out if you’re upgrading. What do you think of ‌macOS Sonoma‌…

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iPhone screens have a hidden QR code to help Apple control production costs

You’ve probably never seen the QR code printed on your iPhone screen because it’s so microscopic that most people have no idea there’s a QR code there. A new report from The Information details how Apple has been putting microscopic codes on the iPhone since 2020 to help the company control its production costs and “save hundreds of millions of dollars.” more…

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Hermes Apple Watch bands review: No leather in these new stylish strap options

Some of the new Hermes bands have followed Apple’s lead in removing leather and come in several new styles to complement the Apple Watch. The new Hermes Apple Watch bands Apple has been pushing its continued emphasis on eco-friendly products, including releasing certain configurations of Apple Watch that are entirely carbon neutral. Read more…

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Microsoft Considered Selling Bing to Apple in 2020

Back in 2020, Microsoft considered selling its Bing search engine to Apple, reports Bloomberg. Had the acquisition happened, Bing would have replaced Google as the default search engine on Apple devices. Microsoft executives met up with Apple services chief Eddy Cue to discuss a potential deal, but the talks were just exploratory and did not progress. According to Bloomberg, Apple did not move…

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Bloomberg: Apple held talks with Microsoft about acquiring Bing in 2020

As the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Google presses on, we continue to learn more about Apple’s search agreement with the company and its talks with other companies. Now, Bloomberg reports today, citing “people with knowledge of the matter,” that Microsoft held talks with Apple in 2020 about selling Bing, which would’ve then replaced Google as the default search engine on Apple…

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Some USB-C Power Banks Fail to Work With iPhone 15

Apple added a USB-C port to the iPhone 15 lineup this year, allowing it to work with USB-C cables, USB-C power banks, and more. It turns out that some USB-C battery packs are not working properly with Apple’s ‌iPhone 15‌, resulting in charging issues. As highlighted on Reddit and the MacRumors forums, not all existing USB-C power banks can be used with the ‌iPhone 15‌ models, perhaps due to the…

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Rumored iPhone 15 Pro box could break a packaging pattern

A leaker claims to know what Apple’s packaging for the iPhone 15 Pro will look like, but the claim seems to break a pattern in how Apple displays the iPhone on the box. A rumored iPhone 15 Pro box render [X/@chandlerbongzz] Apple is potentially weeks away from showing off its new iPhone 15 range, and rumors have largely dealt with the devices Apple is expected to launch. In a new rumor, Apple may…

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China Overtakes U.S. to Become Biggest iPhone Market in Q2 2023

China in the second quarter became the biggest iPhone market in the world, overtaking the United States for the first time in history, based on data analyzed by global market research company TechInsights (via The Elec). According to the research firm’s Global Shipment Report, China accounted for 24% of all ‌iPhone‌ shipments in Q2 2023, while the U.S. market accounted for 21%. The sluggish U.S.…

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