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Vision Pro arrives in Asia; preorders start in Europe, elsewhere

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Vision Pro arrives in Asia
People in select countries in Asia can get Vision Pro today.
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Vision Pro launched in Apple Stores in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore on Friday. It’s the first time the AR headset has been officially available outside the United States since it debuted in February.

In addition, the product went up for preorder in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the U.K. on Friday. Delivery will come in July.

How to stop your AirPods from switching between devices

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Stop Switching Around On Me
Apple’s “intelligent” switching can get annoying.
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If you’re trying to listen to podcasts or music on your phone, it can be annoying when your AirPods keep switching to other devices, like your Mac or iPad.

Personally, I don’t mind this behavior. If I’m sitting at my Mac, I want to use the Music and the Podcasts apps on the Mac. But a lot of people consider their phone to be their primary device and always want to play audio from their phone, no matter which other device they’re using.

If you want your iPhone to keep supreme control over your ears, here’s how to disable AirPods auto-switching.

Apple’s new tech could make iPhone battery replacement easier

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iOS update does not deliver promised iPhone battery improvement
A new tech from Apple could make iPhone battery replacement easier.
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Apple could use electrically induced adhesive debonding to make battery removal easier on future iPhones. The company reportedly might use this technology in at least one iPhone 16 model this year.

The move could help Apple make iPhones more repair-friendly — and help Apple comply with upcoming EU laws.

How to leave a FaceTime voicemail

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Leave A Message After The Beep
More like “videomail” or “videomessage.”
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You can send a FaceTime voicemail to someone if they don’t answer when you need to video chat. It’s better than leaving a regular voicemail because it’s video — you can relay a message quickly or show something off on camera.

For instance, if your dog or your human child is doing something cute, or if you want to get a second opinion on an outfit, you might want to show someone. If they don’t answer your FaceTime call, you can record a video to send them to watch later.

Here’s how FaceTime voicemail works.

How to find the iPad Magic Keyboard’s hidden backlight

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How to find the iPad Magic Keyboard's hidden backlight
The control for the iPad Magic Keyboard's backlight isn't where you might think it is.
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Some people complain that the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad lacks a backlight for the keys. Turns out the accessory really has one but the controls aren’t where you might expect.

Here’s how to find the control for the Magic Keyboard in the Control Center. And how to adjust the backlight, too.

Slow Horses season 4 brings Spook Street to life

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Here's your first look at "Slow Horses" season 4. Once again, somebody deserves an award for giving Gary Oldman the Jackson Lamb look (you know, makeup that suggests decades of booze, smokes, greasy food and stress).
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Here’s your eagerly awaited dead drop, Slow Horses fans: The fourth season of the BAFTA Award-winning espionage series returns to Apple TV+ on September 4, according to the “first look” the streamer gave Thursday. That’s the image above. And once again, some makeup artist deserves major awards for making Gary Oldman look like sagging spymaster Jackson Lamb, poster boy for decades of booze, smokes, greasy food, stress and betrayal.

Apple helps 50 students pursue creative careers in music

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Students in the Propel Center Arts & Entertainment Industry Accelerator program tour Apple Music's Nashville studios.
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Dozens of students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) participated in a two-week creative arts program funded by Apple’s Racial Equality and Justice Initiative, the iPhone giant said Thursday.

Apple’s Propel Center and Apple Music’s Nashville office worked with two universities on the program. It aims to help students pursue creative and executive careers in the arts, particularly music.

Get a speedy new MacBook every 2 years with Upgraded subscription

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The MacBook Upgrade Program from Upgraded.
It's easy to sign up and get started.
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A fresh approach to owning a MacBook is here. With Upgraded’s subscription service, you can enjoy the latest MacBook every two years without the hefty upfront cost.

Starting at just $36.06 per month for a MacBook Air and $52.17 for a MacBook Pro with AppleCare+ included, this service keeps you updated with the newest models seamlessly. Interest rates start at 0% and vary based on your credit score. You can check out all available models at getupgraded.com.

Dark Matter season 2 is possible

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'Dark Matter' is a multiverse mystery on Apple TV+
The writer and one of the stars of "Dark Matter" seem interested in making season 2.
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Blake Crouch, who wrote the bestselling novel Dark Matter that was adapted into a hit Apple TV+ series, said this week he’s open to the idea of making season 2.

The sci-fi thriller’s season one finale premiered Wednesday.

Budget flash drive sports USB-C and USB-A connectors [Review] ★★★★☆

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UGR Tech Dual USB-C + USB-A 3.2 High Speed Flash Drive review★★★★☆
UGR Tech Dual USB-C + USB-A 3.2 High Speed Flash Drive is better than you might think.
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UGR Tech Dual USB-C + USB-A 3.2 High Speed Flash Drive plugs into your new Mac or iPad but it can also be used with devices that still have an old full-size USB port.

It’s a low-cost flash drive so I was very suspicious. But the aluminum exterior is quite rugged, the design is clever and the accessory passed a fraud test.

You can wear these waterproof swim headphones in the pool

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Swim with these headphones on, now just $64.
Splish splash! These bone-conduction headphones work in the water.
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If you like swimming — and you like listening to music, podcasts or training materials while you’re in the water — you need a solid pair of swim headphones. Swym bone-conduction headphones cling to the outside of your ear and play audio using vibrations through the bones in your ear.

And just in time for summer, you can snag a set of these IP68-rated waterproof swimming headphones for just $63.99 with coupon code SWYM15.

Download hundreds of images and GIFs at once with this app for Mac or PC

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Download images and GIFs in bulk with this $30 app for your Mac.
Download bulk images from Pinterest, Instagram and more with this $30 app.
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Before you start right-clicking up a storm to save multiple images from a website, try Imaget. This bulk image downloader works on Mac and Windows, and you can use it to grab multiple pix from Instagram, Pinterest and more.

The first step is to get a lifetime subscription to Imaget for just $29.95 (regularly $99). It’s good for up to five devices.

Free ChatGPT Mac app brings AI to your desktop now [Awesome Apps]

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OpenAI introduces a native ChatGPT app for Mac, and it's free for all users.
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Awesome Apps

OpenAI made the native ChatGPT Mac app available for all users Wednesday. It gives Mac users easy access to the artificial intelligence capabilities of the cutting-edge chatbot, as well as features not available with the web interface.

The free macOS app is “designed to integrate seamlessly into anything you’re doing on your computer,” according to OpenAI.

How to contact emergency services via satellite with iPhone 14 and iPhone 15

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Apple launches free Emergency SOS via satellite on all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models
Your iPhone 14 or iPhone 15 can save your neck by sending out an SOS for help over a satellite connection.
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If you own an iPhone 14 or iPhone 15, it’s time to test one of its best abilities: Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite service. This allows users of these iOS handsets to exchange messages with emergency services while outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage.

Getting a compatible iPhone in contact with a satellite isn’t complicated. But it’s something users should know how to do before they need this potentially lifesaving feature.

Here’s how to use the iPhone’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature.

iPad dominates tablet market as Mac gains on PC

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iPad sales declined overall, but Apple's tablet pretty much owns the market.
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Consumer and business computer spending data for 2024’s first quarter shows iPad maintaining dominance in tablet sales, while Mac shipments show significant growth in the PC sector, according to a new report.

And in even better news, the analysts expect to see computer market growth through 2025.

3 good docks for M1 MacBook Air with external displays [Setups]

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This user sought advice on good docks to connect his MacBook Air to a display.
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There’s a lot to love about M1 MacBooks, but easy connectivity with multiple external displays isn’t on the list. So people often wonder which dock or adapter might suit their need to use one or more external displays with the laptop. Today’s M1 MacBook Air user asked for advice and got it. You can check out the three main recommendations for a good dock for MacBook Air below.

Apple diagnostic tool makes DIY iPhone and Mac repairs easier in Europe

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Apple offers parts and tools needed to fix your own MacBook
Fixing your MacBook is easier if you know what's broken.
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The Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair software tool launched on Europe on Wednesday. It lets those who want to fix their own iPhone or Mac identify which parts may need repair.

In addition, Apple announced that MacBook Air models with the M3 processor that launched in March 2024 are now part of the Self Service Repair program.

Trailer shows Land of Women not safe from gun-toting thugs [Out now on Apple TV+]

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Land of women trailer
In one scene, the mom asks for wine because she doesn't want to "die sober."
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Vineyards in rural Spain might not be far enough away from murderous New York City loan sharks for safety, judging by the Land of Women trailer. The six-episode dramatic-comedy series starring Eva Longoria debuts Wednesday on Apple TV+. And it looks pretty fun.

Update: Apple TV+ released the first two episodes, or “chapters,” of Land of Woman today. Early reviews call it “winning,” a “feel-good drama” and a “palatable comfort-food family portrait.”

Now’s the time to bag up to 25% off Apple Watch SE, 9 and Ultra 2

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Apple Watch Ultra 2 may be the greatest wearable of all time.
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Want a great deal on Apple Watch in time to wear it over the July 4 holiday weekend? Amazon has your back. You can get up to 25% off a brand new Apple Watch SE, series 9 or Ultra 2 — all the current models. Shipping ranges from same-day to two-day for Prime members and almost that quick for others.

How to turn off those irritating Apple TV sports notifications

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Fix the Apple TV’s Most Annoying Problems
Turn off those pesky sports notifications, and much more.
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You can turn off those annoying Apple TV sports notifications to stop the constant interruptions while you’re watching your shows and movies. Considering I have no interest in sports, I never watched live sports on Apple TV, and I never agreed to be shown these notifications, every time they come up, I’m intensely irritated.

Apple did a fairly good job of hiding the setting that lets you turn off those irritating sports notifications. However, you can do it — if you know where to look. In this how-to, I’ll show you how to shut them down, along with some of the other Apple TV settings you should change while you’re at it. Keep reading or watch our video.

Leaked Apple Watch Series 10 renders reveal bigger display

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Apple Watch Series 10 leaked CAD render
Are you ready for a bigger Apple Watch?
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Supposed CAD renders of the Apple Watch Series 10 leaked online Wednesday, revealing a device with a bigger display than its predecessors. The renders show Apple’s upcoming smartwatch with a 2-inch display.

Despite the bigger screen, the Apple Watch Series 10 will seemingly be smaller than the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

How to ping your lost Apple Watch from your iPhone

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It's not easy to find in a pile of miscellaneous clutter.
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You can ping a lost Apple Watch from your iPhone, thanks to iOS 17 and watchOS 10. The reverse has always been a cool feature of the Apple Watch, helping you find a lost iPhone you left somewhere nearby.

If you take your Apple Watch off at the end of the day, forgetting to throw it on the charger, you might not remember where you left it the following morning. Now, you can find a lost Apple Watch from your iPhone. Here’s how it works.