Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has reported as part of his Power On newsletter that Netflix is planning to release its mobile games on iOS individually through the App Store. Developer Steve Moser shared the information with Bloomberg after discovering code in the Netflix app that points to an interesting solution to get around Apple’s rules.

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Apple introduced the iPad mini 6 during its “California Streaming” event in September. About a couple of months since it was unveiled, there are still lots of things to love about this iPad, which can be a great new tablet for many people.

This is the first redesign of the iPad mini and the latest entry to the series since 2019 when Apple announced the iPad mini 5 with a powerful new chip and Apple Pencil support. If you’re planning to buy the iPad mini 6, here are five reasons to do that right now.

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Apple is continuing its popular “Everyday Experiments” video series this weekend to promote the iPhone 13’s camera features. The latest installment in this series is entitled “Hollywood at Home” and it features several different scenes including RC cars, food, and pets.

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The best iPhone 13 cases are ready and waiting down below with a series of fresh new releases that have launched over the last few months. Our 2021-2022 roundup of the best iPhone 13 cases has now been updated with more of the latest designs and brands to keep your most important Apple EDC safe and looking its best. Alongside some collections from some of the big third-party brands and all of Apple’s covers for iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, and iPhone 13 mini, our updated 2022 list of the most reliable and interesting iPhone covers awaits below. It will give purchasers a better idea of what’s out there in just about every price range — from premium leather sheaths to more affordable covers you can switch out for various events and activities — alongside a series of hands-on reviews detailing the user experience. Head below for a closer look at our updated roundup of the best iPhone 13 cases. 

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A couple of months ago, the developer Versa released ‘Magicut’ an iPhone and iPad video editor app that’s best described as the “GenZ Video Editor.” Here’s everything you need to know about it.

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Keeping your floors clean can be a hassle, making the chore easy to procrastinate on. Enter the Narwal T10 Robot Mop & Vacuum (US/CA) that features powerful suction, a HEPA filter, mopping, self-cleaning design, intelligent navigation, and much more. And for 9to5Mac readers, we’ve got a $300 discount and a free Narwal accessory gift pack.

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On Friday night, at least eight people died and hundreds more injured due to crowd crush at a Travis Scott festival in Texas. Apple Music was an official partner of the Astroworld event and was live-streaming the show.

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I’ve been using Google’s new flagship Pixel 6 phone for a little over a week now. It’s been quite a wild ride, if I do say so myself. Like I said in my first entry, I’ve owned a handful of Pixels and other Android devices over the years. But the Pixel 6 continues to surprise me in delightful ways that other devices running Google’s operating system haven’t. In this entry, I want to focus specifically on Material You, Google’s new design framework for allowing users to customize nearly every aspect of their Android experience.

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HomeKit setups.

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I became a Mac user in 2004 thanks to a recommendation by a coworker at the time. My first Mac was the 12″ PowerBook running OS X Panther. One of the first apps I used was Mail.app running my .Mac email address (which still works as it transitioned to MobileMe and eventually iCloud). Email is one of the most-used apps on people’s computers as it’s still the primary business communication device. However, the problem with the Mail app in 2021 is that it’s not that much different than it was 16 years ago. So, similar to how Microsoft has Outlook and Windows Mail, is it time for Apple to create Apple Mail Pro and Apple Mail Lite for macOS and iOS?

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UFC 268 including the welterweight title bout is set for Saturday, November 6 at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT at Madison Square Garden in NYC. Here’s how to watch Usman vs Covington 2 on the web, iPhone, Apple TV, and more.

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It’s now time for our 2024 update of the best AirTag cases, mounts, straps, and more. While you will find some mainstay options, there have also been a number of new releases in the accessory space over the last year or so. Those include everything from Apple’s FineWoven treatment, to new genuine leather carriers, options made specifically for the inside of bags and fabric, mini that can take a beating, carabiner-equipped sheaths, and more. Down below we have updated our ongoing list of the best AirTag cases, mounts, and straps for folks looking for a new solution or for those who might have just scored a bunch of new Apple item locators over the holidays.

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Apple features a redesigned Safari with macOS Monterey but as it happens, the biggest UI change isn’t seen with the default version. Let’s jump into what’s changed, what’s new, and how Safari in macOS Monterey looks and works.

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This week on Happy Hour, Zac had a chance to see the new MacBook Pro in person. Benjamin is still waiting (impatiently) for his to arrive. We also have Apple Silicon iMac Pro rumors to discuss, and some App Store policy news with Craig Federighi giving his propaganda presentation on the perils of app sideloading at the Web Summit.

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As reported by Bloomberg late on Friday, Apple has hired away Tesla’s former Autopilot software director Christopher Moore. Bloomberg says Moore will report to Stuart Bowers, another former Tesla employee.

Apple has been not-so-quietly working on a self-driving electric car project for more than five years, codenamed Project Titan. The group has seen much leadership turnover with reports claiming Apple keeps shifting the goalposts on what it wants to achieve.

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Ever since Apple introduced the AirPods line a few years ago, the company has continued to expand its truly wireless earbuds lineup, especially if you including Beats products. Combining them all, there are at least five different models you could buy right now. What are your favorite Apple or Beats wireless earbuds so far?

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In case you missed it last week, 9to5Rewards has teamed up with Survivor to giveaway the new iPhone 13 Pro. Head below for a closer look at some of our favourite cases from Survivor, and enter for your chance to win Apple’s latest device:

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It’s not uncommon for Apple’s devices to vary from the prototype to final production version but a rare and interesting prototype has just surfaced that is very different from the iPhone 4 Apple ended up selling. Check out the video below for a close look at the “Death Star” iPhone 4.

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One of Apple’s best services is Apple Card. Sure, it might just be another credit card that happens to have a really great app in Wallet, but Apple Card could be much more than that. Currently, Apple Card offers excellent customer support, powerful security features, and one of the best physical cards you can get your hands on. Folks like Mark Gurman over at Bloomberg have been wondering, though, what could be next for Apple Card? We’ve been wondering the same thing, and here’s a dive into our ideas.

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macOS Monterey was released to the public last month with new features such as Focus modes, Shortcuts, and more. For users of select older Macs, however, the update bricked their machines and prevented them from turning on.

Now, Apple says it has identified an issue affecting the T2 security chip that caused this problem and is rolling out a fix to prevent it from happening in the future.

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Nearly two weeks after the release of the new MacBook Pros, Apple executives continue to do interviews promoting the new machines. This time, Apple’s Tom Boger and Tim Millet sat down with Rene Ritchie to talk about the new MacBook Pro and Apple Silicon announcements, Apple’s Pro Workflow Team, and more.

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A pair of senior Apple machine learning and artificial intelligence executives are set to speak at Sight Tech Global next month. The focus will be on accessibility, with Apple’s leaders explaining how the company “see[s] the future unfolding, especially around new experiences that will help people with vision loss.”

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Heading into the weekend, all of today’s best deals are now up for the taking and headlined by a pre-paid iPhone 13 promotion at $200 off. That’s alongside Apple’s iPad Pro Smart Keyboard Folios from $98 and this ongoing AirPods Pro with MagSafe Charging Case sale. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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My Kids have become quite used to using HomeKit in our home as the years have gone by. A HomeKit smart plug controls their white noise machines, we run HomeKit compatible air filters in their rooms, and we’ve recently been experimenting with fun lighting options for “night lights.” I’ve discovered one of the best HomeKit night light options, and it’s the Cololight Hexagon Light Works.

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One of the things I like about Apple’s Magic Keyboard for iPad is that it also serves as a magnetic iPad stand ideal for cooking. It keeps the screen upright and safely off the worktop surface, which are the two requirements when using your iPad as a cookbook. The only drawback is that the orientation is landscape, when portrait mode allows you to see more of the recipe at once.

That’s something the Lululook Urban magnetic iPad stand solves. Clearly modeled on the iMac stand, it can be used in both landscape and portrait modes.

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Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added almost every week with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases.

Apple is taking the PC world by storm with its first debut of Apple Silicon chips inside of Macs, taking what it learned from developing the iPhone and iPad A-series of chips and bringing that architecture to laptops and desktops.

Today, The Information said that Apple has no intent of slowing down and has plans for even faster second- and third-generation chips in the coming years.

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A $1.3B Apple antitrust fine levied by the French petition regulator was politically motivated, claims a lawyer for the Cupertino company. She said the regulator set out to “grab a GAFA” (Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon) in order to be seen to be taking on Big Tech.

The fine was based on Apple being found to prevent competition among resellers by freezing out some, and forcing others to sell at the same prices as the Cupertino company …

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A new Twitter search button has been added to the iOS app, making it easier to search the tweets of a specific user …

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A British singer-songwriter has recorded a unique MacBook Pro music video. Using her new M1 Max model, she recorded it using the machine’s built-in microphones and webcam!

Mary Spender used Logic Pro, which is a pretty demanding app, yet was able to do all the work on battery power – while screen recording at the same time – without the fans kicking in …

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Apple today released its newest big-budget original movie: Finch starring Tom Hanks is now available on Apple TV+.

Finch was originally planned for a theatrical release by Universal, however the coronavirus pandemic upset its schedule and the movie was sold to Apple as an exclusive. So, how do you watch the new Tom Hanks movie on Apple TV?

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DJI has high price!) Cine version for a few flights. So, what’s new this year – specs!? Watch our hands-on video as we take DJI’s feature-packed new drone for a spin…

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Apple TV+ offers exclusive Apple original TV shows and movies in 4K HDR quality. You can watch across all of your screens and pick up where you left off on any device. Apple TV+ costs $9.99 per month. Here’s every Apple original television show and movie available now on Apple TV+, as well as the latest trailers …

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Apple is running an Apple Card promo this month encouraging users to take advantage of Apple Card Family for sharing with friends and family members. Apple says that if you add a new Apple Card user to your account, they’ll receive $10 Daily Cash when they make their first purchase.

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Despite its attempts, Apple has never been known as a gaming company — even though it has one of the most popular mobile gaming platforms in the world with iOS. While it’s not impossible for Apple to compete with the big names in the gaming market, the company needs to change its mind if it wants to appeal to gamers.

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Popular connected fitness company Peloton reported its earnings for fiscal Q1 2022 today. The company missed expectations across the board, and it’s blaming Apple for some of its challenges. Specifically, like many other companies recently, Peloton says that Apple’s App Tracking Transparency platform is impacting its ability to gain new subscribers…

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In September, The Pokémon Company International announced a brand-new game for iOS and macOS devices called Pokémon TCG Live. The game that was going to have a beta version for PCs and Macs and a soft launch in Canada late this year got delayed.

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When the iPhone 13 lineup was first released in September, teardowns quickly revealed a major change to the repair process. For the first time, if you place the iPhone 13’s display through a third-party repair, Face ID will stop working. Now, iFixit has published a closer look at this change, calling it a “dark day for fixers, both DIY and professional.”

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WhatsApp is releasing today another beta version of its app for iOS users. With this update, people will be able to view specific Business account status updates.

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An antitrust law passed in South Korea earlier this year will require Apple to support third-party payment platforms alongside its own In-App Purchase system. Now, Bloomberg reports that Apple’s “top executive for South Korea is leaving” the company for a new job in the United States.

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Apple will once again drop the mask mandates at its retail stores starting this week, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Apple is first planning to make the change at “more than 100” of its stores in the United States on Friday, the report says.

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Apple has given its Apple ID website a facelift today, bringing a much-needed modern look to the site. The new design features a colorful Apple logo with the tagline “One account for everything Apple,” with Apple touting that the site gives users the ability to sign in and manage access to all of Apple’s services.

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Apple released macOS Monterey last week, one month after iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8. Even though the operating system took a bit longer to arrive for general users, the company still had to postpone some features for this release, such as SharePlay and Universal Control.

Apart from all of that and the release of the powerful new MacBook Pro last month, I must say that I’m relieved by macOS Monterey, which has my 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro running faster while improving battery life.

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USB-C/Thunderbolt display options have really expanded over the last couple of years. While Apple’s Pro Display XDR isn’t the best fit for most Mac users at $5,000+, it also offers the more affordable Studio Display. But there are also lots of solid choices from LG, Samsung, BenQ, and more. Let’s look at the best USB-C/Thunderbolt displays with many available in the $400-$1,600 range.

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All of today’s best deals are now up for the taking and headlined by an early Apple holiday sale going live at B&H. That’s alongside Apple’s latest 24-inch M1 iMac returning to the Amazon low and this Philips Hue HomeKit Lightstrip set at $69. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Verizon and AT&T in the US have reportedly agreed to delay a planned rollout of a new 5G frequency band, according to the Wall Street Journal. The delay comes after the Federal Aviation Administration expressed concerns about “potential interference with key cockpit safety systems.” The expansion was scheduled to take place on December 5.

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The wonderful kids’ app Pok Pok Playroom has got its latest update today with “Blocks.” This timeless toy is great for open-ended play that builds spatial awareness, creative thinking, fine motor skills, physics fundamentals, and much more.

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T-Mobile continues to expand the number of benefits offered to its subscribers. The carrier announced today that new or existing T-Mobile and Sprint customers can get a free year of access to Paramount+ starting on November 9.

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Update: The phone sold for $86,001. It had hit $100,100, but it appears that bidder didn’t make good, so it likely went to the second-placed bidder.

A robotics engineer dismayed by the lack of a USB-C iPhone decided to take matters into his own hands by making one – and has now put it up for sale. At the time of writing, the USB-C iPhone eBay listing was already at $85K, and subsequently hit six figures.

Ken Pillonel last month modified an iPhone X to replace the Lightning port with a fully functional USB-C port …

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