The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a new rule, under which carriers will have to unlock your iPhone or Android smartphone within 60 days of activation.
The proposal is intended to increase competition by making it easier for consumers to switch carriers …
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Apple TV+ today premieres its latest original film, Fancy Dance, which has garnered much critical praise in early reviews. The film stars Lily Gladstone, hot off her Academy Award nominated performance in Killers of the Flower Moon, a prior Apple release.
In Fancy Dance, Gladstone plays Jax, who is caring for her niece Roki since her sister’s mysterious disappearance. The pair set off on a road trip to try and find her sister, Roki’s mother. Meanwhile, Roki’s grandfather invokes a custody battle over Jax. Here’s how to watch …
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The in-app subscription market continues to grow, according to a new report, despite increasing consumer fatigue with the trend to turn everything into a recurring payment. Surprisingly, the most common subscription model is reportedly now a weekly one.
The switch from buying apps outright to paying for them on a subscription basis has been one of the biggest trends over the past 5-10 years – and one of the most controversial …
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The beauty of the iPad and iPadOS is that you have access to the app store. Some say that the iPadOS software tends to bog the user experience down, especially in a productivity setting, but I disagree. Between the nearly 2 million apps you have access to and the raw power from the iPad Pro chipset, I believe the iPad can be a more productive alternative to a traditional desktop or laptop experience. Here are the seven apps I use on my M4 iPad Pro to stay productive.
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Included with iOS is the capability for iPhone to use T-Mobile’s 5G Standalone coverage in the US (in addition to other carriers globally). The option can offer speeds as fast speeds 3 Gbps using the power of carrier aggregation. Here’s how to make sure 5G Standalone is turned on with iPhone and how to verify your cellular connection stats.
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Friday is ushering in some fresh price drops, including a new all-time low on the entry-level 13-inch M2 iPad Air as well as a solid offer on the latest USB-C MagSafe AirPods Pro 2 and a chance to land a bonus $40 credit. From there, we move over to all of this week’s best price drops, from up to $400 off the latest M3 Pro MacBook Pro and $100 discounts on Apple Watch Series 9, to new lows on M4 iPad Pro, AirTags, early Prime Day offers, and more. Head below for a closer look in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we cover the Apple TV app’s new ‘Catch Up’ feature for live streaming MLS sports, and the expansion of Apple’s hotel TV AirPlay feature with Samsung. We also highlight the availability of OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Mac app to everyone. Plus, we delve into Apple’s decision to withhold certain intelligence from the EU and why the new Apple Intelligence won’t be supported on older iPhones or Vision Pro devices. Tune in for all this and more!
Sponsored by Chargeasap: Introducing Connect Pro Magnetic charging cables, the world’s first 100W magnetic USB cable with LED power reader. Available now with special launch pricing.
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If you want to get multiple new phones every year, AT&T is introducing a new program for exactly that. AT&T’s new “Next Up Anytime” early upgrade program allows you to get a new phone three times a year for an extra $10 per month.
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A major selling point for Apple Watch is the health features that come with the wearable. If you’re curious about what’s changed between the latest release and its predecessors, read along for Apple Watch Series 9 vs 8 and earlier for health and fitness capabilities.
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Permanent outdoor lighting can absolutely transition a bland space into an exciting one. Govee recently released its new which offers 1500 lumens of brightness, plenty of color options, and HomeKit support over Matter. Read on to learn more about Govee’s Smart Outdoor Wall Light.
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