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Why company listings in Apple apps should get more accurate and useful

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Apple Business Connect lets companies control how they look in Apple apps.
Real companies display their logos in Apple’s Mail, Phone and Wallet apps.
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An update to Apple Business Connect that launched Wednesday enables any verified business to control how it appears in Apple Maps, Wallet and Mail, even if they don’t have a brick-and-mortar storefront.

This should give consumers access to the accurate information they need about these companies because it’ll be supplied by the best source: the owners of the businesses.

Other changes should help protect consumers from phishing attempts.

U.S. teens overwhelmingly choose iPhone

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iPhone 16 in Use
The vast majority of teen selfies are taken with an iPhone.
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The cool kids own an iPhone. And the non-cool kids. Really, nearly all U.S. teens own one. That’s according to new data from a market analysis that found that 87% of teenagers in the United States use an iPhone.

That’s likely to continue with more than 20% of teens planning to upgrade to an iPhone 16.

Remove an object from a photo with Apple Intelligence

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Clean Up Your Photos
Remove anything from any picture.
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You can easily remove any object from a photo using the new Apple Intelligence Clean Up tool.

As the graphic designer among my friends, I’ve always been asked to Photoshop things out of my friend’s pictures. A romantic shot in a gazebo, with a phone sitting on the handrail in an obvious spot. A group photo from a fun night out, with someone’s tote bag sitting by their feet. A picture from a big conference, with an ugly lanyard around someone’s neck.

Now, you have the power to clean up your own photos — a chance to make your almost-perfect shots perfect. Here’s how it works.

iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro comparison: Time to upgrade

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iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 12 Pro comparison
Time to upgrade from your aging iPhone 12 Pro.
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When it launched in October 2020, the iPhone 12 Pro packed cutting-edge hardware. Four years later, that’s not the case. While Apple’s 2020 flagship iPhone can still hold its own, you should consider upgrading to the iPhone 16 Pro.

Wondering if the improvements are even big enough to warrant an upgrade? Find out in this comparison.

How to make a shared, collaborative Apple Music Playlist

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Playlists With Your Friends
Come together.
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A hot feature of Apple Music playlist collaboration. In advance of a party, road trip or any kind of themed event, you and others organizing the music can build a playlist together.

This isn’t to be confused with a similar feature, SharePlay, which lets people in the same room add songs to a live queue. SharePlay is more ephemeral; it lets others nearby play songs in the car or to a Bluetooth speaker without passing around your unlocked phone.

A shared Apple Music playlist is saved and can be replayed at any time. To find out everything you need to know about Apple Music playlist collaboration, keep reading or watch our quick how-to video

Why we might not get an Apple October Mac and iPad event

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Apple October 2024 event: Yes or no?
Apple October 2024 event: Yes or no?
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While there’s much anticipation for an Apple October product launch event, something happened Tuesday to make one less likely.

But don’t worry: Mac notebooks and desktops with the M4 processor are still expected to premiere soon. Just maybe more quietly.

Apple TV+ share of streaming slips slightly

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Apple TV+, Netflix, Hulu, Disney+
Apple TV+ didn’t have a great quarter but it didn’t have a terrible one, either
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Apple TV+ made up 8% of the U.S. streaming market in the third quarter, down slightly from the previous quarter, according to analysts.

While only a modest drop, the streaming service had been just behind some of its rivals, including Disney+ and Hulu. It’s now farther back.

Slow Horses off and running for unprecedented sixth season on Apple TV+

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Slow Horses season 6
Four seasons of "Slow Horses are streaming, season 5 is on the way and season 6 is already approved.
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The acclaimed Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning spy drama series Slow Horses, starring Academy Award winner Gary Oldman, gallops toward a green-lighted sixth season even as season 4 just concluded October 9, Apple TV+ said Tuesday. This continues a trend. Season 5 won approval right after the season 3 finale — well before season 4 aired. And it also makes Slow Horses the streamer’s longest-running show by number of seasons. Though admittedly, at six episodes apiece, they’re not long seasons.

“Audiences around the world have fallen in love with the Slow Horses, and I’m delighted that Gary Oldman will be leading this star-studded cast on another acerbic and action-packed adventure,” said Jay Hunt, creative director, Europe, Apple TV+.

New iPad mini 7 gains the brains for Apple Intelligence

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iPad mini 7 includes support for Apple Intelligence
The wait is over for iPad mini 7, with Apple Intelligence and more storage.
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The iPad mini 7, the first new version released in three years, offers support for the AI features dubbed Apple Intelligence. Plus, the tablet comes with a significant jump in storage capacity and supports the new Apple Pencil Pro. Otherwise, it is very similar to its predecessor. That includes sticking with the same prices.

“There is no other device in the world like iPad mini, beloved for its combination of powerful performance and versatility in our most ultraportable design. iPad mini appeals to a wide range of users and has been built for Apple Intelligence, delivering intelligent new features that are powerful, personal, and private,” said Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing.

iPhone’s car key could soon work with Audi and Volvo vehicles

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Apple tries to jumpstart virtual Car Key feature
Apple wants to make your iPhone into your car key, if it can get automakers to cooperate.
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Apple will purportedly expand the iPhone’s support for digital car keys in the Wallet app to more brands. The new additions will include select Volvo, Polestar, and Audi vehicles.

Currently, the feature only works with BMW, BYD, Hyundai, RAM and Mercedes-Benz vehicles.