Apple has been fined €10M ($11.3M) in Italy for what competition authorities say is the misuse of customer data. Google has been fined the same amount for the same thing.

It follows a $225M fine in the same country earlier this week for price fixing between Apple and Amazon …

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Looking to get your first smart vacuum, upgrade an older model, or add to your existing setup? Dreametech has an impressive lineup of smart appliances to seamlessly keep your home spotless. And for the holidays, it is offering great deals on its D9 Robot Vacuum and Mop, T20 Cordless Stick Vacuum, and more. Keep reading for all the details including a special discount for 9to5Mac readers for up to 30% off Dreametech.

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The iPhone 13 Pro devices come with some great new camera capabilities with one of them being powerful performance for up-close shots and footage. Let’s look at how to take iPhone 13 Pro macro photos and videos.

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The Apple Store Black Friday shopping event is now live in the United States. Customers can get up to a $200 gift card with the purchase of a qualifying product.

The offers run through Cyber Monday, November 29. Of course, for the best value Apple deals around, find full coverage on 9to5Toys across this weekend.

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The Santa Rosa Police Department is investigating a recent “smash-and-grab” burglary that occurred this week at an Apple Store in Northern California.

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Nearly three years ago, Apple made news when it poached a prominent Samsung executive in charge of next-generation battery development. Fast forward to now and that same battery guru has been poached again — only this time by a major carmaker.

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From adding CarPlay to your vehicle to MagSafe iPhone mounts and the best charging cables for car rides, we’ve got must-have recommendations that make great gifts — even if you’re shopping for yourself.

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On the same note that Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the company will launch a new AR headset in 2022, he also predicts that the iPhone will live for as long as 10 more years, and after that, Apple will replace it with AR.

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In a note to investors seen by 9to5Mac, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo details a bit more of the company’s long-rumored AR headset project, which is said to launch in 2022.

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Everyone should backup their stuff. The files on your computers and devices make up a lifetime of sentimental photos, years of work on projects, critical personal documents, and many other kinds of irreplaceable data. Use backup and sync with cloud storage from pCloud and you never have to worry about losing any of it.

Store and save just about anything in pCloud. And the best part is unlike many of their competitors, pCloud offers cloud storage for life for one lifetime price — no recurring subscription. And with the Black Friday sale, you can save 75% on a lifetime plan with a single one-off payment.

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Wdgts was one of the first apps to bring widgets to iOS 8’s Notification Center in 2014, and it let users easily access a calendar, currency converter, and even a calculator. After seven years, developer Tanmay Sonawane – who’s also behind Soor music player – introduced Wdgts 2 with a major redesign to the app.

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Hyper is out with the best prices of the year on Mac and iPad accessories, thanks to its Big Black Friday Sale. Hyper creates its accessories to both look and work great with Apple products including the latest iPhones, iPads, and Macs. This year sees 30% off across the site for Hyper products plus doorbuster discounts up to 60% off while supplies last.

Save on USB-C hubs and chargers including the super sleek and capable VIPER 10-in-2 Dual HDMI Display USB-C Hub, the latest Dual 4K HDMI Adapter for M1 MacBook, the new Form-fitting USB-C Hubs for iMac 24-Inch, and much more.

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Thanksgiving has arrived and all of the best deals have followed. Headlining is a new all-time low on AirPods Max at $120 off for Black Friday, which is joined by a rare Apple TV 4K sale and Apple Watch Series 7 from $380. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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It’s not every day you can see a perfect-looking Apple Computer I motherboard. Combine it with Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak holding and signing his 1976 invention, and you get one of those rare Apple fanboy moments.

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Benjamin finally has time to share his hands-on thoughts with his new 16-inch MacBook Pro. Meanwhile, Apple reportedly has an aggressive timeline for its autonomous car project, and the company is suing the NSO Group for repeated state-sponsored iPhone spyware hacks. Happy Thanksgiving!

Sponsored by Simply Mac: The Simply Mac Black Friday sale is on, offering savings of up to 50% on a whole range of Apple products and accessories – with child and adult Segway scooters thrown into the mix!

Sponsored by Hyper: Get 30% off site wide when you shop at Hyper for Black Friday. Also, don’t miss out on doorbuster discounts up to 60% off while supplies last.

Sponsored by Prisoner Wine: Go to ThePrisonerWine.com/HAPPYHOUR for 20% off plus shipping included on your first purchase – get it in time for the Holidays.

Sponsored by Ladder: Go to Ladder.com/HappyHour today to see if you’re instantly approved.

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As someone that grew up playing video games, working at a game store (EBGames RIP), and generally can talk the good, the bad, and the ugly of every generation – this is a golden age for video games. Between Stadia, the Xbox Game Pass, the incredible in-game experiences on the Playstation 5, and the mobility of solutions of Apple Arcade and Nintendo Switch – there are so many incredible games that could consume all of your time. If you’re a subscriber of Apple Arcade either directly or through Apple One, there are a number of really great titles to play. The perfect addition to Apple Arcade is the Rotor Riot MFI certified iPhone controller.

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Just when you think robot cleaners can’t get any more convenient, the next generation comes along. The Neabot NoMo Q11 is one of a handful of robot vacuum cleaners and mops which don’t just do the cleaning for you, but also empty their own on-board bins.

I noted in a recent Smart Home Diary piece that the technology never stands still …

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It’s Thanksgiving in the United States, and many of us are getting ready to spend time with family, watch some American football, relax, and hunt for iPad, or Mac, so here are some tips to help those devices run better.

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Photography and videography gifts are a great option for anyone who sees their iPhone as a camera first and a phone second. Many of the options are equally useful for those who also shoot with a mirrorless or DSLR camera.

Here are some ideas for gifts at all budget levels, from stocking-filler to main present…

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US mobile carriers are trying to reduce 5G aviation fears by offering to temporarily reduce base station power across the country, with output very tightly limited near airports. They propose to do this for six months, to allow time for the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) to carry out further studies.

The situation appears to be rather a bizarre one given the complete lack of evidence for any risks of interference with aircraft …

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Apple typically sets Friday as its release date for Apple TV+ content. Following the tradition it has set in previous years, the service has released all new episodes and premieres for the week a day early, so people can stream them on Thanksgiving in the US (and just another Thursday around the world).

The brand new premiere this week is a new documentary film ‘Twas The Fight Before Christmas, which charts the insane lengths one man will go to to decorate his house and celebrate Christmas with his local community … much to the community’s dismay.

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Whether you’re trying to lose a few pounds and track your weight for other purposes, smart scales that sync data to the iPhone can be a fun and useful way to keep an eye your status.

If you want to easily collect your weight and other measurement data in the Health app on iPhone and iPad (new with iPadOS 17), the trick is to find a scale that works with HealthKit.

We have seen several apps like Instagram and YouTube replicating the TikTok style with a vertical short video feed, and now Spotify is also joining this list. The company has been testing a new feature in its mobile app that basically adds a vertical feed of music videos that users can scroll through to find something they like.

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Tasks has become my main app for to-do lists, and I’ve written about it here on 9to5Mac before. Now the app has been updated to its version 2.0, which brings several new features to Tasks. The update comes with folders, smart lists, filters, and more.

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Gifting smart health/fitness devices can be really thoughtful but it can also be tough to figure out what to pick. Below we’ve got a roundup of some of the best smart health/fitness devices from the top smart scales, a self-cleaning water bottle, metabolic analyzer, as well as advice if you’re thinking about gifting a smartwatch.

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We have now spotted some early Black Friday deals on MIDI keyboards and controllers for your Logic Pro and music production setup alongside hundreds of dollars in savings on Apogee and Universal Audio interfaces, plus much more. Amazon is offering the AKAI Professional LPK25 USB MIDI Keyboard at $49 shipped. Also matched at Sweetwater. This one typically sells for around $59 these days and every once in a while will pop down to the $49 range at Amazon and elsewhere. This popular mini keyboard model is now within $2 of the lowest price we have tracked in over a year at Amazon and makes for a wonderful addition to any Logic Pro, Ableton Live, or Pro Tools rig. Head below for additional details and more early Black Friday MIDI controller deals. 

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Apple is continuing to enhance the music recognition service Shazam, which it originally acquired back in 2018. In a new update today, Shazam for iOS should now be able to recognize even more songs…

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The head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, has agreed to testify before Congress after the Instagram for kids controversy, which started at the beginning of the year. As reported by the New York Times, “Mr. Mosseri is expected to appear before a Senate panel during the week of Dec. 6 as part of a series of hearings on protecting children online, said Senator Richard Blumenthal, who will lead the hearing.”

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A bizarre bug in the Twitter app for iOS has emerged over the last several days. According to a number of complaints from users, the Twitter app is unexpectedly repeatedly logging people out of their accounts. The bug apparently primarily affects iOS 15 users, and Twitter has confirmed that it is investigating.

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With the holiday season here, one thing people can do while spending time with their loved ones is play some good Apple Arcade games. With over 200 apps available, here are some you should try.

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Rambo shares his set of principles for when and how to rewrite existing Objective-C code in Swift, John talks about his preferred workshop formats, and the two discuss the current state of Apple’s services.

Sponsored by Pillow: Pillow is an all-in-one sleep tracking solution to help you get a better night’s sleep. Download it from the App Store today.

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Apple today shared its highly-anticipated annual holiday ad for 2021. This year, the video was shot entirely using an iPhone 13 Pro. Entitled “Saving Simon,” the video comes in at 3-minutes long. Check it out below.

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If you’re looking for a slick new wallpaper to rock on your iPhone, The Basic Apple Guy is out with a new collection of schematic wallpapers that are gorgeous. These wallpapers are designed to show the “intricate interior network of tightly integrated components” hiding within your iPhone.

Update: The Basic Apple Guy is out with new schematic wallpapers for the iPhone 12 as well.

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We’re now halfway through Thanksgiving week, and new gear has joined the ongoing Black Friday Apple MagSafe sale. That’s alongside a doorbuster of a discount on the Beats Studio Buds at $100 and this Satechi up to 30% off holiday sale. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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After seeing holiday pricing go live on the world-class Affinity and Parallels Desktop 17 apps, it’s now time for the Pixelmator Pro Black Friday sale. Not only is the photo manipulation suite now available at 50% off, it was just updated yesterday with AI-powered background removal and advanced subject selection, among other things. As you might have seen in the recent 9to5Mac breakdown of the new features, the regularly $40 Pixelmator Pro is now available for $19.99 via the Mac App Store, matching the lowest price we have ever tracked. Head below for more details on the Pixelmator Pro Black Friday sale. 

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Apple last week celebrated the opening of The Grove Apple Store in Los Angeles, an “entirely reimagined” version of the store that first opened in 2002. Alongside the cast of Apple TV+ hit Ted Lasso, Apple CEO Tim Cook was also in attendance and joined KTLA for a short interview.

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After a partnership between Apple TV+ and Peanuts kicked off in 2019 with Snoopy in Space, Apple bought the rights to the beloved Peanuts Charlie Brown holiday specials. While they are exclusive to Apple TV+, there are limited broadcast dates on PBS. Read on for how to watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and A Charlie Brown Christmas even if you don’t want to pay for Apple TV+.

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Twitter recently changed the behavior of its website to pause your Twitter feed until you refresh, and it has now done the same with its iOS app …

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WhatsApp has announced today a native tool for users to make stickers from its web app, with this feature coming to the Desktop version next week.

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Journalists, lawyers, politicians, and human rights activists have all been targeted by NSO’s Pegasus software, and Apple has now said that it will send security alerts to customers whose devices may be been compromised. It has already done so for at least five Thai activists and researchers.

It follows Apple’s announcement yesterday that it is suing NSO for attacking iOS users …

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Earlier this year, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the Apple-designed chip journey would continue as the company worked on developing its own modem chip, and that we might see this as early as 2023. A new report today echoes this, but seems more confident about the 2023 date.

Apple currently uses Qualcomm for its modem chips, but has for many years been unhappy about this …

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Cyber Monday is upon us as now that Black Friday has come and gone, with a collection of the latest from Apple already going on sale. While you’ll find discounts on AirPods, iPhone 13 accessories, and much more, we’re also seeing a number of Cyber Monday Mac deals, too. With price cuts on the more affordable wearables in Apple’s stable kicking off the festivities this year, you can head below for all of the best Mac Cyber Monday deals.

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Mozilla, the company behind the popular web browser Firefox, recently announced that it will end support for its Firefox Lockwise password manager next month. Although the app will continue to work, it will no longer be available for download and will not receive any new updates.

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The Roborock Black Friday smart robotic vacuum and mop deals have arrived with some of the best prices ever. Roborock has quickly become one of the best options in the robotic cleaning business, and just about all of its most popular models are now much more affordable for the holidays. You’re looking at up to $290 in savings and new all-time lows on some of the most capable and intelligent options on the market. Combination vacuum and mops, the flagship model with the auto-empty bin, Siri voice command-ready cleaning bots, and more are all on tap in this year’s Roborock Black Friday smart robotic vacuum and mop sale. Head below as we break down each deal. 

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Russia this week required Apple and other US tech companies to open local offices by the end of 2021 if they want to continue operating in the country. The Russian government is threatening to restrict and even ban companies that do not have official representation there.

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Apple has halted sales of nearly all of its products in Turkey in response to a worsening economic crisis in the country. As reported by CNBC, inflation in Turkey is nearly 20%, while the country’s lira currency has plummeted by as much as 15%.

Apple has halted sales both in-store and online….

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Apple on Tuesday announced that it has filed a lawsuit against NSO Group, which is known for developing the advanced spyware “Pegasus” to attack and surveil users of iOS and Android devices. The company claims that it is suing the creators of the spyware to “prevent further abuse and harm to its users.”

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Spotify and Netflix are teaming up on a new partnership. With this deal, the music-streaming service will provide a “full audio-streaming experience” from the video streaming company, which looks similar to what Apple does with Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Podcasts.

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Apple is delaying support for storing ID cards in the Wallet app until 2022. The company announced this feature at WWDC in June, initially promising that it would be released in “late 2021.” As some of us suspected might occur, this release date has now been pushed to 2022.

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