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Take your best look yet at the whole iPhone 17 series

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iPhone 17 rumors
Apple can’t keep secrets from tipsters.
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We aren’t left wondering what the four models in the upcoming iPhone 17 series will look like — not when a picture of “dummy” units posted Thursday reveals the design of each of them.

These show the rumored move from a camera hump to a camera bar in most of Apple’s upcoming handsets, and the back panel on the two Pro models will employ a new design.

Add MagSafe to iPhone 16e on the cheap

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MagSafe stickers buying guide
Missing MagSafe? A MagSafe sticker is the answer.
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9iPhone 16e owners can easily add an inexpensive MagSafe sticker to make up for Apple leaving this magnetic connection system out of its new handset. Adding MagSafe improves wireless charging and opens the doors to magnetic stands, power banks and clip-on wallets.

Android users frustrated that they can’t take advantage of great accessories designed for iPhone can use one of these stickers, too.

Here’s our buying guide to the best MagSafe stickers we found.

Today in Apple history: Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh lands with a thud

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The Twentieth Anniversary Mac offered a glimpse of the future.
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March 20: Today in Apple history: Twentieth Anniversary Mac lands with a thud March 20, 1997: Apple launches its Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh, a futuristic, special-edition Mac that’s ahead of its time in every way. Not part of any established Mac line, it brings a look (and a price!) unlike anything else available — and Apple delivers them to buyers in a limo!

And yet the Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh promptly bombs. Today, it’s a collector’s piece.

EU lays out its demands for iPhone interoperability

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The European Union just ordered Apple to make iPhone cooperate better with headphones and smartwatches made by other companies.
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The European Commission issued “guidance” Tuesday on changes it says Apple must make to comply with the interoperability requirements of the EU’s Digital Markets Act. The new mandates would open up the iPhone to work more closely with third-party smartwatches, headphones and TVs.

Apple says the new rules will undercut user privacy and slow innovation, and vows to make its case to the EU. It remains to be seen whether the changes will take effect only in Europe or globally.

Grab an Apple Studio Display at a discount

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Apple's Studio Display is a great 5K monitor for your Mac.
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Apple’s Studio Display is the perfect monitor for most Apple users, and this deal makes it even better. The high-end monitor packs a gorgeous 27-inch 5K screen and lots of extras.

However, at its retail price of $1,599, the monitor is pretty expensive for what it offers, especially since it is a few years old now. However, a current Apple Studio Display deal on Amazon drops it to just  $1,539.95.

Today in Apple history: The ultra-fast Macintosh IIfx speeds into stores

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The IIfx was the fastest Mac of its day.
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March 19: Today in Apple history: The ultra-fast Macintosh IIfx speeds into stores March 19, 1990: The ultra-fast Macintosh IIfx makes its debut, sporting a hefty price tag appropriate for such a speedy machine.

The fastest Macintosh of its day, it boasts a CPU running at a “wicked fast” 40 MHz. It gains an additional speed bump from a pair of Apple-designed, application-specific integrated circuits. Prices start at $9,870 and run up to $12,000 — the equivalent of $23,989 to $29,166 in 2024 money!

iPhone 16e’s C1 modem holds its own against iPhone 16’s Qualcomm chip

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The iPhone 16e's C1 modem won't disappoint you with its mobile data speeds.
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The iPhone 16e marks the debut of Apple’s in-house 5G modem. Despite missing mmWave 5G support, the modem still impresses. Apple touts it as the most efficient modem ever in an iPhone.

Ookla, the company behind Speedtest, has released a detailed analysis of the iPhone 16e’s network performance based on their preliminary data.

Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs gets hitched

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Steve Jobs and Laurene Powell-Jobs remained married for the rest of the Apple co-founder's life.
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March 18: Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs marries Laurene Powell March 18, 1991: Steve Jobs marries 27-year-old Stanford MBA Laurene Powell.

The couple’s friends and family attend the wedding, which takes place at Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park in central California.

EarFun brings massive value with new noise-canceling headphones [Review] ★★★★☆

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EarFun Wave Life headphones review★★★★☆
For $60, these are great headphones for a variety of users.
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In the crowded market of wireless active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones, EarFun’s new Wave Life cans emerge as an intriguing option. They challenge premium brands with good sound quality and a nice array of features. At a typical sale price of $60, I conclude in my EarFun Wave Life headphones review that they make an excellent choice for budget-conscious listeners or as an affordable gift for someone.

iPhone’s Tap to Pay spreads its reach across Europe

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Tap to Pay on iPhone empowers businesses to securely accept Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets by using an iPhone and a partner-enabled iOS app.
Apple's Tap to Pay to iPhone expands to more European countries.
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In a major expansion, Apple’s Tap to Pay to iPhone has launched in several European countries. This includes Bulgaria, Finland, Hungary, Poland and others.

With Tap to Pay, retailers and small businesses can accept contactless payments directly using their iPhones.