The Aluminum Desktop Stand is a terrific addition to your iPad workflow. It’s perfect for iPad users who want to prop their device up at a higher level. If you’re in the market for a new iPad accessory, you may want to check this one out…

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A group of more than four hundred TV writers, creators, and showrunners are calling on streaming platforms like Apple TV+, demanding better protections for workers in anti-abortion states. According to Variety, letters have been sent to Disney, Netflix, Amazon, Warner Bros., and others.

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Sony is teaming up with Backbone to create a PlayStation-friendly mobile controller for iPhone called Backbone One – PlayStation Edition. With PlayStation-specific buttons and an Xbox analog stick arrangement, the device is adjustable to fit your iPhone model of choice.

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The iPad has revolutionized learning and has become a staple device in many students’ lives. My iPad is one of the best devices I have used for college to date, making it easy to take notes, mark up PDFs, and watch online classes. The majority of iPads will work for most students, however, it ultimately comes down to your budget and what features are important to you.

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Storing IDs within Apple Wallet is increasingly becoming more commonplace. A school in North Dakota is launching mobile IDs in Apple Wallet and Google Pay ahead of the fall semester. Valley City State University (VCSU) students, faculty, and staff are now able to hold their Viking Mobile ID on their iPhone, Apple Watch, or Android device.

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Spotify is no longer making Car Thing, a dashboard accessory that makes using the streaming service easier in your vehicle. This announcement was made during yesterday’s earnings release.

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An over-the-air (OTA) update has brought Apple CarPlay to newer Android-Automotive powered Volvos. CarPlay has been missing on Volvo models ever since the carmaker went with Google’s operating system.

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In August, Apple is holding live presentations to help developers make the most out of their App Store experience. Throughout the presentation, there will be an expert ready to answer questions from developers who are part of the Apple Developer Program.

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Apple continues to file and win patents regarding its upcoming augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) headset, dubbed Apple Glasses. The company has won multiple patents today, relating to the use of gloves to detect skin-to-skin contact in AR/VR.

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Dell is discontinuing its Mobile Connect program, which lets users synch their iPhone’s calls, text, and notifications to their computer. While it works with both iPhone and Android, some of these features have just recently come to iPhone.

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Facebook is introducing a new way for creators to earn money on the platform. Called Music Revenue Sharing, creators can monetize their videos that use licensed music from popular and emerging artists. With this, both the content creators and music rights holders can earn money from the videos.

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One of Apple’s semiconductor experts, Kim Woo-Pyeong, is going to work for a major competitor – Samsung Electronics. Woo-Pyeong is serving as director of the company’s newly established Packaging Solution Center in Device Solution America (DSA), according to Business Korea.

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Apple’s AirTag is a coin-shaped tracker that helps users track down lost items. Just last week, an AirTag has helped one man in Memphis help police retrieve his stolen vehicle.

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So, you’re about to start college and are looking to purchase a new Mac to get you through your studies. When laptop shopping, the product you choose depends on your budget and what you need for your specific studies. Before making a decision, it’s best to check with your school to see what its system requirements are for your major. This will help you not only decide on a Mac, but what technical specifications you may need.

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Ahead of the release of iOS 16 and macOS 13 Ventura this fall, Microsoft is simplifying Endpoint Manager enrollment. This effort will help IT administrators whose organizations use Apple devices.

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When Steve Jobs first showed the NeXT cube in Boston in 1988, Charles Mann was there recording the presentation. Now, a special signature from Steve Jobs is up for bid at a large online auction from Charles Mann.

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Your favorite Apple Arcade games may not be on the platform forever. Earlier this week, Apple added a new “Leaving Soon” tab in Apple Arcade, listing 15 games that will leave the service in the near future. With that, I wanted to recommend some great games still available to play with the $4.99 monthly subscription.

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Accell’s Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station connects to your Mac and provides fast and efficient charging for your devices and accessories. With this docking station, you can easily hook up any peripherals and instantly clean up all the cables on your desk.

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Announced today, Microsoft will now have its own version of Facebook – called Viva Engage – right inside the Teams app. Designed to encourage social networking while at work, the Facebook-like platform takes cues from Microsoft’s Yammer.

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The Apple Watch lineup is available in a number of different options and configurations, ranging from different case materials, colors, sizes, and more. One of the most important things to consider, however, is whether or not you should buy an Apple Watch with cellular connectivity.

An Apple Watch with LTE lets you go out in the world without your iPhone while still remaining connected. It’s a useful feature but one that comes at a cost.

Country singer Luke Combs is the next artist to be featured in the Apple Music Live concert streaming lineup. The concert takes place at Coyote Joe’s in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 28 and will be streamed exclusively on Apple Music on August 24.

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While Matter has yet to come to fruition, there’s a new update for Thread border routers. A new update today, Thread 1.3.0, will now let Thread devices work with any other Thread border router, including Apple’s HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K.

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Verizon has increased its C-band spectrum to 100 MHz in “many markets across the US”. This is a notable increase from the 60 MHz it has been using in 5G markets to date.

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Could you imagine dropping your iPhone in the ocean and finding it hours later, still working? That happened to one Reddit user who has shared details of their iPhone being lost at sea.

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Once a mobile-exclusive app, Snap has announced the launch of browser-based version of its messaging service. After 11 years, Snapchat can now be used on your desktop instead of just your iPhone. Snapchat for Web is just for Snapchat+ subscribers right now, but will gradually be available to all users.

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iPad has become a go-to for the note taking needs of many students and professionals. Many of today’s note taking apps even allow you to take notes on your iPhone or Mac. Let’s check out some popular note taking apps to see what works for you. Keep in mind, these apps will work on any of the current iPad models.

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Rumors have been swirling about the models included in the upcoming iPhone 14 lineup. According to reports, it’s likely we’ll see an iPhone 14, 14 Pro, 14 Plus (or Max), and a 14 Pro Max. Unlike the previous two years, it’s looking like this year, Apple is going to discontinue the mini in September. So, unfortunately for fans of the smaller design, there won’t be an iPhone 14 mini.

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Apple’s AirTag is a tracker designed to help users find lost items. Through Apple’s Find My network, iPad, iPhone, Mac, and iPod touch can help track down your item. Many use it to keep track of keys, wallets, backpacks, bicycles, and other valuable items.

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Pre-orders for the M2 MacBook Air began last week, and orders are due to hit Apple Stores on July 15. Orders will also arrive as early as July 15, unless you’re the one lucky customer who received the device early. However, those who have yet to order likely have to wait until late August for their new computer to arrive.

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Apple, in collaboration with Major League Baseball (MLB), has announced the Friday Night Baseball schedule for August. Games are still available for free, exclusively on Apple TV+. According to a company press release, game assignments for broadcasters are going to be announced weekly.

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Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea Clinton, will star in a new docuseries called Gutsy on Apple TV+. Debuting September 9, it will be an eight-part documentary series celebrating inspirational women.

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The launch of the iPhone 14 is almost here, and news from China suggests that Apple is already planning production. According to IThome, Apple is starting its trial production of the iPhone 14 and will mass-produce it next month.

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Citi analysts give five reasons to buy Apple stock despite its target price being going down, according to MarketWatch. The reasonings include the launch of iPhone 14, a shift toward premium models, a $90 billion stock buyback, a potential for more devices-as-a-service, and upcoming new product categories.

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We’re just a couple months away from a possible announcement of the Apple Watch Series 8. With it, we expect slight upgrades from the Series 7, offering a few new features we didn’t previously have. However, is the Apple Watch Series 8 worth waiting for?

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How would you like to send your WhatsApp messages hands-free? WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, is now coming to . With this integration, users can call, send end-to-end encrypted messages, and also hear messages, entirely hands-free.

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Over 500 leaders within business, education, and nonprofits are calling on governors and education leaders to update K-12 in the US for “every student in every school to have the opportunity to learn computer science.” You can see the support within a public letter, providing reasonings for why computer science is a crucial subject for students to learn. Among the 500 people who support the initiative is Apple CEO Tim Cook.

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Apple’s are coin-shaped item trackers that integrate with the Find My network. We already know about many common ways to use the tracker – pets, luggage, wallets, purses, and more. There are a slew of use cases, though, that we had never even thought of. Have you considered using an AirTag for any of the purposes below?

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Today is officially Prime Day, and there’s a whole slew of deals to check out on Amazon. Of the deals, one I want to focus on is the fantastic value of the . Despite being a three-year-old product, the AirPods 2 is still a good choice for many consumers. Let’s dive in to why you should buy AirPods 2 in 2022 and some reasons why you shouldn’t buy these affordable earbuds.

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Peloton has made recent changes, one of which includes stopping the production of its workout equipment at its own facilities. Since then, the company now relies on other companies for manufacturing, some being notable Apple suppliers.

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Attention fans of Heardle! Spotify now owns your favorite Wordle-like music discovery game. Out of all of Spotify’s acquisition, this is its first venture into gaming.

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As the launch of the iPhone 14 is sooner rather than later, Apple fans are eagerly anticipating the launch. We expect to see some notable differences between the lineups of the iPhone 13 and 14. From what we know, which feature would you like to see the most in the newest iPhone?

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Ready, set, go live! Instagram has begun testing its Live Producer feature, allowing users to go live on a desktop while using streaming software.

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Wall Street analyst Brian White is predicting Apple’s upcoming iPhone 14 launch will confront weak consumer spending this fall. Just today, White had lowered his price target on Apple stock, dropping 1.9%.

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The first 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pros with the Touch Bar are coming to Apple’s vintage products list on July 31. Seen by MacRumors in an internal memo to Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers, other devices will also join the list.

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With the latest Shazam update, Apple’s music recognition feature can now sync across devices with the same Apple ID. Found in the iPhone’s Control Center, music recognition makes it easier than ever for users to keep track of their music discovery history.

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Alongside an update to the Apple Arcade game, The Oregon Trail: StepTracker has released, now including step tracking capabilities. In addition, users can save their progress within the Apple Health app.

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A decision on a new streaming service for the National Football League’s Sunday Ticket is coming sooner rather than later. The NFL’s commissioner said in an interview that a decision will be made by fall, just in time for the new season. Could Apple seal the deal as the exclusive streaming service for the NFL Sunday Ticket?

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Apple TV+ is at it again, earning a total of 53 nominations at the Hollywood Critics Association. That said, Apple is also the most nominated streaming service, thanks to hit shows like Severance and Ted Lasso.

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As we’re only a couple months away from a release of the iPhone 14, a new leak shows that rumors of Apple adding a Plus model to the lineup could be true. If this comes to fruition, Apple’s next lineup could include the iPhone 14, Pro, Plus, and Pro Max.

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It’s been rumored for a while that Apple will eventually drop its beloved Lightning port on the iPhone and move to USB-C. Multiple Apple devices have already made the switch to USB-C but the iPhone has fallen behind. As time goes on, it’s seemingly more and more likely that we will end up with a USB-C iPhone. However, is that something consumers want?

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