9to5Mac Daily: August 20, 2024 – Apple Podcasts on the web, more
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Apple Music free trial back to three months if you sign up now
Those who’ve never tried the service can now get an Apple Music free trial for three months, rather than just one.
This is the same deal the company offered when it first launched the streaming music service, but it later reduced it to one month …
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Vulnerability in Microsoft apps allowed hackers to spy on Mac users
A vulnerability found in Microsoft apps for macOS allowed hackers to spy on users. Security researchers from Cisco Talos reported in a blog post how the vulnerability could be exploited by attackers and what Microsoft has been doing to fix the exploit...
Beats Solo Buds have everything I expect Apple to bring to AirPods 4
Apple is rumored to be introducing new models of AirPods later this year. More specifically, the company is expected to announce two new versions of the AirPods 4 that will replace both and AirPods 3. Although many details about these new AirPods rema...
New iPhone 16 survey proves that it’s time for larger displays
Today the findings of a new survey reveals what buyers are looking for ahead of the iPhone 16’s launch. One of the key takeaways? Apple knows what it’s doing by betting on larger iPhones for the upcoming 16 Pro lineup.
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When is the iPhone 16 event happening? Here’s what to expect
It’s mid-August, so we’re only a few weeks from iPhone event season. Apple has debuted its new iPhone every September for years. But when, exactly, is the iPhone 16 event happening? Here’s what to expect.
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PSA: Your Apple ID will be renamed ‘Apple Account’ next month
Your Apple ID is getting a new name starting next month. When iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia launch this fall, they’ll use new terminology for your Apple ID. ‘Apple Account’ is the new branding, and it will apply across all Apple products and ser...
Deals: M3 Pro MacBook Pro new low at $500 off, Sonos Ace best Amazon price ever, exclusive Satechi sitewide sale, and more
Monday’s deals are now ready to go starting with some very impressive MacBook offers on Apple’s latest models. Best Buy and Amazon are now offering the best price yet on the 14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro at $1,499, or $500 off the regular $1,999 price tag...
An Apple search engine might happen, but probably won’t
The court ruling that Google is no longer allowed to pay Apple $20B+ a year to be the default search engine raises the question: What now? One potential answer being suggested is that the iPhone maker create its own Apple search engine.
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Mail in iOS 18: Seven new features coming this year
Apple unveiled one of its largest updates to the Mail app back in June. The changes include an all new design, Apple Intelligence enhancements, and a number of other quality of life improvements. Although most of the non-AI features aren’t yet present ...