If you can believe it, it is Friday once again! And like we do every week, we’re back with a fresh batch of the best discounts heading into the weekend headlined by the best price of the year on Apple’s in-house MagSafe charger at $32. You can also lock-in the first discount on the Beats Fit Pro in just-released Volt Yellow colorway at $170, as well as these Anker Nano USB-C chargers from $13. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Steve Jobs would have turned 68 years old today. The recently announced Steve Jobs Archive has shared a special snapshot in time of the late Apple co-founder and the Macintosh to mark the date. In the photo, Steve Jobs is seen closely examining a person using the newly introduced Macintosh in a store window in New Orleans in 1984.

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Apple recently changed how AirDrop works between iPhones, but not everyone has updated to the latest software clearly. Just last week, a student traveling in Texas had the bright idea to play a bomb prank on a plane using AirDrop just before takeoff.

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Yesterday highlighted CHIPS Act rivalry between Intel and TSMC in particular, as the US chipmaker voiced its view that American firms should get higher priority when it comes to financial assistance from the government.

However, the White House has effectively given Intel a slap, by stating that the goal of the fund is not to help out struggling companies – and hinted that Apple chipmaker TSMC is likely to be a higher priority …

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Satellite connectivity is going to be commonplace in many future smartphones, but as of today, it’s really only in Apple’s iPhone 14 series. But for an affordable price, the Motorola Defy Satellite Link adds this valuable connectivity to existing Android and iOS smartphones via Bluetooth.

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Android Emergency SOS via Satellite equivalent services look set to become the norm on higher-end phones, within a few months of Apple first activating the service late last year.

MediaTek is the latest company to offer a radio chip with support for satellite comms, following earlier announcements by Qualcomm and Samsung …

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Although the first-generation Apple headset is yet to be officially announced, the rumor mill is already full-steam ahead discussing the plans for the second generation of the device.

Today, respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that Apple expects to launch the second-generation headset in 2025. Unlike the first generation, which will only have one high-end model, the second generation will come in two models: a low-end and a high-end version.

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This week was all about iPhone 15, as 9to5Mac revealed exclusive renders showing details about the next generation of Apple’s smartphone. However, one thing we didn’t know for sure was what colors Apple will choose for this year’s iPhone. Earlier today, 9to5Mac heard from sources details about that as well. Now we want to know which new color you want to see for the iPhone 15 Pro.

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The Reluctant Traveler is now streaming. Eugene Levy stars in this fun new travel show on Apple TV+, as he dips his toes into a myriad of cultures from across the globe. Here’s how to watch.

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The new M2 Pro and Max MacBook Pro laptops have arrived with a range of impressive upgrades. And we could see an all-new 15-inch MacBook Air launch as soon as this spring. Whether you’re ready to upgrade now or are curious how much you could get for your current laptop, here’s a look at the best MacBook trade-in values. You can also get a 10% cash bonus from our official trade-in partner Decluttr with code “9TO5MAC“.

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Netflix recently expanded its new policy that aims to prevent users from sharing their passwords with others in an attempt to increase the company’s revenue. However, as the news has left many users upset, the company is now cutting the prices of its subscriptions in multiple countries around the world.

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If you’re experiencing problems when trying to access some of Apple services, you’re not alone. App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, and other online services from the company are currently down for some users.

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Benjamin and Zac explore the rumors swirling about a 15-inch MacBook Air supposedly coming soon, and how it would fit into the current MacBook lineup. They also discuss the latest news that the AR/VR headset has once again been delayed, and ponder whether Apple would limit the capabilities of the iPhone 15 USB-C port on purpose.

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The 3rd Eye is a marketing firm in the bustling Miami metro with a gigantic portfolio and an incredible talent base with seemingly limitless possibilities. However, they had an enormous problem. They had an Apple IT ecosystem that was scattered, disorderly, and tripping up their business. They needed help but didn’t know where to turn.

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Whether you’ve got a couple of the new HomePod 2 speakers, the original, or the mini, it’s quick to set them up to work together. Here’s how to make a HomePod stereo pair, the requirements, plus a trick to pairing non-matching HomePods.

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Last week, 9to5Mac offered you the first in-depth look at the iPhone 15 Pro’s new design with thinner bezels, rounded edges, USB-C, and more. We’ve since learned more about Apple’s plans for the iPhone 15 Pro, which include a stunning new dark red color option.

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A new lot of rare Apple items is up for auction including an original sealed iPhone, a working Apple-1 computer signed by Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs signed ROM chip, a Steve Jobs typed and signed letter, Think Different posters, and much more.

Update 3/16: The auction has ended and the final price has fallen a decent way below the $63,000 record.

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In a rather surprising move, Magic Eraser, one of the Pixel’s best features, is coming to any user of Google Photos for Android or iOS if they’re subscribed to Google One. 

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All of today’s best discounts are now up for grabs for Thursday, with the first chance to save on Apple’s new M2 Mac mini going live at Amazon at $50 off. If you’d rather go with a more portable approach, Apple’s latest M2 MacBook Air is also getting in on the savings at $150 off, which rounds out the savings today alongside official iPhone 14 Silicone MagSafe cases from $35. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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T-Mobile and Vail Resorts have signed a multi-year deal that will expand the Uncarrier’s 5G coverage and capacity across 36 of Vail’s US resorts. The investment will be valuable for T-Mobile customers and Vail Resorts staff, particularly as the company is set to launch mobile passes and lift tickets “next season.”

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The link between teen girls’ mental health and social media usage is not just correlational, argues an NYU-Stern professor: There is now solid evidence that it is causal.

The argument coincides with the European Union banning TikTok from official devices, following similar moves in the US …

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The Tempo Core is designed to provide the “core” of what is needed for a great home fitness routine. At just $245, the Tempo Core is one of the lowest price points available for a connected fitness product. The low price is enabled by removing all of the extras that come with other Tempo products and keeping only that which is essential. Read below for our in-depth review:

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Intel has argued that, as a US company, it should get higher CHIPS Act subsidies than US chip plants owned by foreign companies like Apple chipmaker TSMC – even if its own plants sit empty.

TSMC, which is in line to receive subsidies for its Arizona plant, has hit back at the argument, stating that allocating cash by company HQ location would not be an efficient use of the money…

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Update: Apple has now commented on the findings – see the end of the piece.

Cybersecurity company Jamf Threat Labs has found Mac cryptomining malware in pirate copies of Final Cut Pro. The firm says that the cryptojacking malware was particularly well hidden, and not detected by most Mac security apps.

Jamf also warned that the power of Apple Silicon Macs is going to make them increasingly popular targets for cryptojacking – where malware uses your machine’s considerable processing power to mine cryptocurrencies for the benefit of attackers …

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Last year saw rumors of Samsung satellite comms connectivity in the Galaxy S23, following the launch of Emergency SOS via Satellite in the iPhone 14 lineup. That didn’t happen, but the company has now announced its own modem chip that includes the feature.

The company apparently plans to try to leapfrog Apple, however, by beating the company to photo and video sharing via satellite …

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A report back in December suggested that the iPhone 15 battery life may be improved by the move to a 3nm process for the A17 chip. Now it seems like the display driver may also play a role in boosting the time you’ll be able to go between charges.

This, too, is made possible by using a smaller process, as the OLED display driver chip is reportedly moving from 40nm to 28nm …

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Apple is expected to unveil its first-generation AR/VR headset hardware as soon as WWDC in June. But the first-generation device is expected to be packed with cutting-edge tech, like high-res displays, and many cameras and sensors — all those premium components come at a cost. The rumored price for “Apple Reality Pro” is $2,000-$3,000.

However, the rumor mill believes that Apple is targeting a cheaper — more consumer-friendly — device for the second generation. In fact, a report from Nikkei today says that Apple is already working with Foxconn on production planning for the cheaper headset.

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The popular Gentler Streak fitness app is getting a major update today that adds a new “Wellbeing” section. There, users will find an intuitive summary of their health data “that makes sense to all and is not exclusive to fitness nerds.”

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WhatsApp last year began working on the ability to edit sent text messages, just as users can already do in apps like iMessage and Telegram. The feature was introduced in a beta version of WhatsApp for Android, and we haven’t heard anything about it since then. However, the platform is still working on this feature, this time for the iOS app.

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Earlier today, Addigy released its 2023 State of the Apple Device Management Industry Report for MSPs. The report is based on a survey of 480 managed services providers from around the world and covers various topics, including Apple device management pricing, managing Apple devices, and the growth of Apple devices in the enterprise.

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SugarBot is an iPhone app that helps users maintain a healthy diet by tracking the levels of calories and sugar in what they eat. Starting today, users of the app will also be able to access it directly from the Apple Watch thanks to its latest update that comes with a watchOS version.

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Apple’s iPhone 15 is still months away from being announced, but we have some exciting news to share with you today. Just a week after we posted exclusive renders of the iPhone 15 Pro based off CAD files, we managed to obtain 3D CAD files for the iPhone 15, which reveal some of the design changes and features that Apple is planning for its next-generation smartphone. Ian Zelbo, Renderer Extraordinaire, managed to turn these CADs into the beautiful images you see below.

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Following our exclusive reporting on the iPhone 15 Pro last week, a pair of new images have emerged on Twitter today. A Twitter leaker has shared two images of what appears to be the base model iPhone 15. As widely expected, the images confirm that the iPhone 15 will make the switch to USB-C this year.

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The MacBook Air has been sold as a single 13-inch option for years, while customers who want a larger-screen laptop have to opt for the MacBook Pro. This makes sense from a certain point of view since most users who prioritize having a large screen are professionals. However, a lot has changed since then, and now it seems that Apple may introduce a 15-inch MacBook Air. Here’s why this is a good idea.

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Apple has introduced a notable change in how to get its developer and public beta updates on iPhone with iOS 16.4 and beyond. Follow along for a look at how to turn on iOS beta updates in Settings and the benefits of the new system.

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Anker is finally out with a 15W MagSafe charger, packing Apple’s full magnetic charging spec into a compact design. The new MagSafe 3-in-1 Cube delivers more than just the ideal iPhone 14 companion, with a fold up stand that reveals spot for AirPods to refuel, as well as a hidden Apple Watch charging puck to deliver one of Anker’s most capable power stations yet. But is the Anker 15W MagSafe Cube worth the premium price tag? We take a closer look.

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The M2 Mac mini is, in my opinion, the best bang-for-your-buck computer on the market right now. For $599, or $499 from the education store, you get the brand new M2 chip loaded into the relatively unchanged Mac mini chassis. The baseline computer gives you 256GB of storage, 8GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.3, 8-core CPU, and 10-core GPU. Again, for only $599! But with this price point, Apple opted out of including anything in the box aside from the power cable and the Mac mini itself. This means you need some accessories in order to actually use this computer. Here are my picks!

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We’re still waiting on the Mac Pro, but two things are a must if it’s going to live up to the high expectations set by its predecessors: (1) It must be the most powerful Mac, and (2) it must be the most customizable Mac. 9to5mac has found a new “ComputeModule” device class in Apple’s iOS 16.4 developer disk image in the Xcode 16.4 beta release last week, and it could be the missing piece to Apple’s modular Mac Pro plans… or it could be a processor box for the Apple Reality Pro headset, or perhaps even a Raspberry Pi-like device. Let’s take a closer look.

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About a month after Apple released iOS 16.3 and macOS 13.2, it detailed additional security fixes that came with the updates. Now Trellix, the team that found two of those flaws for iOS and macOS has revealed more about how they discovered what they’re calling a “large new class of bugs.” While the new exploits were quickly patched by Apple, Trellix says it’s “still exploring” a “huge range” of potential vulnerabilities that could put messages, photos, location data, and more at risk on iPhone and Mac.

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Apple’s efforts to bring glucose monitoring features to the Apple Watch have been reported on a few times over the years, but the company has reportedly had several major breakthroughs recently. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple has hit “major milestones recently” and “now believes it could eventually bring glucose monitoring to the market.”

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Hello, and welcome to the newly revamped 9to5Mac website. It’s the same 9to5Mac you love, but with an all-new design. With our partners at 10up, we’ve given the site a new design that we believe is cleaner, easier to navigate, and faster.

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Apple’s Mac pipeline for the rest of this year includes the first-ever 15-inch MacBook Air and long-awaited Mac Pro with Apple Silicon. With these machines on the horizon, a new filing from Apple could tell us more about what to expect from the hardware.

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All of today’s best deals are now live as we’re halfway through the week, with Wednesday dropping an $80 discount on Apple’s 256GB 10.2-inch iPad. You can also save on Anker’s all-new Bio-Based Lightning and USB-C cables, with all-time lows from $13.50. Not to mention, the perfect M2 MacBook companion with the Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro at $316. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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After cutting 11,000 jobs last fall, Meta is reportedly set to execute what could be another major round of layoffs as it tries to trim expenses. The news comes after CEO Mark Zuckerberg hinted in January another round could happen this year after previously saying in November that he didn’t foresee more cuts.

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It was only a matter of time, but it seems one Android manufacturer is just about ready to debut its clone of the iPhone 14’s Dynamic Island feature, with an upcoming Realme device adding the feature.

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After kicking off the launch of its new Bing experience on desktop last week to early adopters, Microsoft has released the new Bing and Edge iOS apps with its AI ChatGPT integration in preview. Along with that, the AI-powered Bing is available in the latest iOS Skype release.

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Spotify has announced a new “AI DJ” feature, which it says is a “brand-new way to listen on Spotify and connect even more deeply with the artists you love.” The feature will deliver a “curated lineup of music alongside commentary around the tracks and artists we think you’ll like in a stunningly realistic voice.”

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CIRP is out with an interesting new study this morning looking at the correlation between Apple Watch owners and which iPhone they have as well as what iPhone people pick who don’t own Apple’s wearable.

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