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Apple car could finally hit the road in 2025, but it won’t be cheap

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Making a car could produce a massive windfall for Apple.
Ming-Chi Kuo offers more details about Apple car in his latest report.
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An Apple car could ship in 2025, and will be “positioned as a very high-end” model in terms of pricing, claims TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Kuo doesn’t give a dollar figure. But he writes that the sticker price, as well as the cost of Apple car components, will come in much higher than a those for a regular electric vehicle.

How to use iCloud Passwords inside Google Chrome on Windows

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Apple has rolled out a somewhat surprise Google Chrome extension that allows users to access iCloud Passwords on Windows machines.

You can use it to sync all the passwords you’ve created on Mac, iPhone, and iPad to your Windows desktop. And to sync any passwords you create in Chrome to iCloud Keychain for use on Apple devices.

We’ll show you how to get set up.

Develop your kid’s learning skills with this No. 1 reading app

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Homer is the perfect learn-from-home solution for your kids
Homer is the perfect learn-from-home solution for kids.
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If you have young children at home right now, you know it’s an especially challenging time to make sure they get the education they deserve. If you’re trying to manage your kids’ learning at home online, and are struggling (i.e., trying to stop them from breaking the iPad), this 12-month subscription to Homer — The #1 Learn to Read App for Kids is sure to help.

Perfect for kids ages 2 to 8 years old, this helpful app is designed to boost your child’s reading, math, creativity and social learning skills with 1,000-plus interactive lessons, stories and generally fun activities.

macOS Big Sur 11.2 brings Mac Bluetooth fix

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macOS 11.2, the latest version of Big Sur, includes a range of bug fixes.
Apple called special attention to a Bluetooth bug fix in its release notes for macOS 11.2.
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Apple released macOS Big Sur 11.2 to the public Monday, bringing more reliable Bluetooth connections. That should warm the hearts of those using recently released Macs built around Apple’s first-generation M-series processor.

The Mac update brings other bug fixes as well, but the release notes make no mention of new features.

Facebook will try to convince iPhone users to let themselves be tracked

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Your iPhone will soon offer a bit more privacy.
Facebook will try to talk users into hitting the “allow” button when asked if they can be tracked. Apple will add this pop-up to help users protect their privacy.
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Facebook is going to take a shot at persuading users to skip the “do not track” button that Apple will soon require iPhone application to display. The pop-up is designed to protect user privacy, but the Facebook app will offer its own pop-up screen explaining the benefits of targeted advertising before users are given the option to opt out of being tracked.

Apple showcases Black photographers for latest Shot on iPhone campaign

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Sam Trump, local jazz musician, Bronzeville, Chicago. Shot on iPhone 12 Pro by Lawrence Agyei.
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Apple enlisted dozens of Black photographers to document their hometowns using iPhone 12 Pro, and the company showed off their handiwork Monday to kick off Black History Month.

“All across the US, these photographers set out to showcase the people and the pockets of their cities that embody their local culture,” Apple said in a press release about the Hometown project.

It’s a neat spin on the company’s ongoing “Shot on iPhone” campaign, and the results are pretty darn impressive. Check out some of the images below.

Apple offers limited-edition Apple Watch Series 6 for Black History Month [Update]

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The new limited edition watch will be available for one month only.
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To mark Black History Month, Apple is releasing a limited-edition Apple Watch Series 6, among other things.

Apple’s Black Unity Collection includes a new Apple Watch Series 6, a Black Unity Sport Band and a Unity watch face. The watch features the words “Black Unity” laser-etched onto the back crystal, while the strap — inspired by the Pan-African flag — includes the words “Truth. Power. Solidarity.”

These Lightning cables are stronger and will last longer than your standard cord

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This selection of durable lightning cables are available at a great price
You want Lightning cables? We've got Lightning cables.
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If you’re a gadget connoisseur, you probably love your iPhone. But, as much as you enjoy using the device itself, you know that quality accessories accentuate your experience. And, while there might be a lot more eye-catching things than Lightning cables, when your usual cable frays and you’re at 5% battery remaining, you probably wish you had a reliable charging cord.

You can find the best of these under-appreciated accessories below. And, for a limited time, you can save an extra 15% off the sale price with coupon code VDAY2021, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

European Union seeks to overturn Apple’s $14.8 billion tax verdict

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Apple's battle with the European Union rages on.
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The European Union wants to overturn Apple’s 2020 victory in the massive $14.8 billion tax dispute, which has been raging for the past several years.

Bloomberg reported Monday that the appeal challenges a July court judgment ruling against Apple. The court decision going against the EU was a big setback for lead Commissioner Margrethe Vestager.

This VPN will protect your privacy anytime you go online

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KeepSolid VPN will protect your online privacy
KeepSolid VPN Unlimited will protect your online privacy ... forever!
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Unfortunately, connecting to the internet is not as harmless as you probably think. From viruses and malware to scams and phishing campaigns, you could face any number of threats that leave your sensitive private data — including your credit cards, Social Security number, home address and more — totally open to the world.

And, it doesn’t really matter whether you use a private internet connection, a public Wi-Fi network or your phone’s cellular data. Savvy hackers know how to access your personal information. Luckily, you can lock in a hot deal on a lifetime subscription to KeepSolid VPN Unlimited. This virtual private network will secure your online activity no matter what kind of connection you use. And it still allows you to browse without restrictions.

Why those App Store ‘nutrition labels’ are suspect [Cult of Mac Magazine 386]

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App Store nutrition labels: You can't trust everything you read.
Turns out you can't trust everything you read.
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So-called App Store nutrition labels that detail exactly how an app handles your data sounded like such a fantastically simple idea when Apple described them last year.

Now that the feature is live, the devil is apparently in the details. As it happens, you can’t just trust all app developers to tell you exactly how much data their software hoovers up — or how they share it with potentially nefarious third parties. Apple says it’s working to police the problem, but it’s a black eye for the privacy-conscious company.

Get fast, reliable Wi-Fi with this powerful gigabit router

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This Asus Wi-FI router racks up amazing reviews on Amazon and across the web.
This Wi-FI router racks up amazing reviews on Amazon and across the web.
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We’re all spending a lot more time connected to the internet these days — whether clocking more hours at your new standing desk, playing games, scrolling through your iPhone or FaceTiming friends and relatives with your iPad.

Unfortunately, you’re probably not the only one in your family who’s taking advantage of the extra digital time. Instead of battling over who should be playing video games when other people (i.e., you) need to be in a Zoom meeting, consider upgrading to this Asus AC1900 dual-band gigabit Wi-Fi router.

These affordable cases protect iPhone 12 without spoiling MagSafe

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MagEasy's MagSafe cases for iPhone 12
Simply add two or more to your cart to bag the discount.
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It’s important to protect your pricey iPhone 12, but you don’t want to ruin one of its best features. MagEasy’s affordable cases keeps yours covered up without spoiling MagSafe functionality.

They’re available in a wide range of designs and color options, and prices start at just $24.99.

For Dickinson, a night at the opera elicits a ‘bravissimi’ [Apple TV+ review]

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Emily Dickinson (played by Hailee Steinfeld) learns a lesson in immortality in this week's episode.
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In this week’s episode of Dickinson, Emily veers nearer to romantic destruction as the whole cast decamps to the Boston opera house to see a show. The episode makes time for everyone in the cast to take a solo. And the show finds its strengths renewed in simply detailing Emily’s emotional inner life.

Here’s why you can’t trust App Store ‘nutrition labels’ … yet

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Apple talks a lot about user privacy, but its App Store privacy “nutrition labels” need some work.
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Apple’s new privacy “nutrition labels” in the App Store might not be as useful as hoped. Spot checks by a Washington Post writer turned up applications with incorrect information.

The basic problem? Apple asked developers to describe their own privacy practices. And some of them were less than honest.

Losing Alice takes a delightfully mean-spirited turn [Apple TV+ review]

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Lihi Kornowski plays a meta-femme fatale in Losing Alice.
Lihi Kornowski plays a meta-femme fatale in Losing Alice.
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In this week’s episode of Losing Alice, the new Apple TV+ limited series about a disastrous relationship between a cunning young screenwriter and a desperate director, the show moves into the psychodramatic territory it’s been threatening to enter.

In “The Obsession,” an audition goes haywire, Sophie the screenwriter bares her teeth and Alice the director doesn’t notice anything — which will cost her dearly.

Dodge giant doughnuts in Populus Run on Apple Arcade

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‘Populus Run’ zoomed onto Apple Arcade on Friday.
Populus Run is a curious take on diet and exercise.
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Populus Run isn’t a typical running game. Players control a group of people, not a single runner. And, oh yeah, you have to evade gigantic fast food and engage in rap battles. Because games.

The title zoomed onto the Apple Arcade subscription service on Friday.

Brawl Stars game passes $1 billion in revenue on mobile

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A giant hit for Supercell.
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Brawl Stars, the multiplayer arena battle game, is the latest mobile game to pull in more than $1 billion in gross lifetime revenue, app analytics platform Sensor Tower reports.

This means that the title, made by Finnish developers Supercell, is now part of an exclusive club of Supercell titles that includes Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Hay Day.

Protect your eyes from your screens with a pair of blue-light glasses

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Keep your eyes safe with this selection of blue light protectors
You're staring at a screen right now!
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Whether you’re working from home on your laptop, scrolling through your iPhone for updates from friends, or video-calling people from your iPad, the main way most of us stay connected right now is through our screens. All that extra time spent on our devices can mean our eyesight and sleeping patterns suffer from too much blue light.

These four blue-light-blocking glasses and screen protectors are just the thing to keep your eyes (and iPhone) safe.

Hyundai execs reportedly worry that Apple Car partnership could damage automaker’s brand

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The idea of working with Apple to build a car reportedly makes some Hyundai execs nervous.
The idea of working with Apple to build a car reportedly makes some Hyundai execs nervous.
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Hyundai executives are reportedly split on whether the South Korean automaker should partner with Apple to build an electric car. Their concerns, which are supposedly “dimming the outlook” for a deal, apparently center on fears that Hyundai could become simply a contract manufacturer for Cupertino.