Month: October 2023

Code found within the TikTok app suggests that the popular video-sharing website may roll out a new ad-free monthly subscription plan.TikTok, known for popularizing short-format video content on social media, is preparing to begin testing a monthly subscription plan allowing users to browse content without advertisements.Strings found in the latest release of the TikTok app,…

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All first-generation Apple Watch models released in 2015 were added to Apple’s obsolete products list on September 30, according to an internal memo obtained by MacRumors. As a result, these outdated “Series 0” watches are no longer eligible for repairs or other service at Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Provider locations. The list of…

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Amazon may be launching its Fall Prime Day next week, but there are still plenty of deep discounts on products from Apple’s entire catalog going on right now. Find your new favorite toy, whether an iPad or a pair of AirPods Max, for a fraction of the retail cost.Up to $700 off Apple ahead of…

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The 1.0.0 version of OpenCore Legacy Patcher has been released, allowing a number of Macs that don’t officially support macOS Sonoma to now run the operating system.OpenCore Legacy PatcherApple’s macOS operating system updates often drop support for older Mac and MacBook models. Some Mac users therefore cannot take advantage of features found in the newer…

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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has been lobbying the UK government, saying it should use its freedom from the EU to enact tough new laws to end Apple’s dominance with the App Store.Spotify’s Daniel EkEk’s lobbying comes as the UK considers a Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill. Amongst other things, the bill might mean the…

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella today said that he believes the search engine deal between Apple and Google has made it impossible for other search engines like Bing to compete (via The Wall Street Journal). With Google as the default search engine on Safari on all Apple devices, people become accustomed to using it, Nadella explained…

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Apple recently started selling refurbished second-generation HomePod models for the first time in select countries, including the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and others. Availability has yet to expand to the U.S., but the product listing is already visible. Prices are discounted by approximately 15% compared to a…

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Apple this week stopped providing human technical assistance via direct messages on X, formerly known as Twitter, in a shift away from social media support. As of October 1, customers who send a direct message to the @AppleSupport account on X receive an automated reply with links to the Get Support page on Apple’s website,…

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MicroLED display technology will be the next major upgrade coming to the Apple Watch Ultra, according to a Weibo leaker with a proven track record for disclosing accurate information about Apple’s plans. The account known as “Instant Digital” claims that the next worthwhile upgrade for the Apple Watch Ultra users will be Apple’s custom microLED…

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