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Thriller Criminal Record returns for season 2 on Apple TV+

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Criminal Record returns for season 2 on Apple TV+
Fans of complex, engrossing police procedurals rejoice: "Criminal Record" returns.
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Two brilliant detectives will clash again as acclaimed London-based thriller Criminal Record returns for a second season, Apple TV+ said Thursday. The engrossing series stars Peter Capaldi of Doctor Who and Cush Jumbo of The Good Wife.

So the streamer confirmed what Jumbo said on a talk show back in February. The renewal is great news for fans of the show. If you haven’t tried it, you should stream the first season.

iPhone’s new Game Mode explained: What it is (and how to turn it off) in iOS 18

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Game Mode comes on automatically anytime you play a game. Sometimes you don't want that to happen!
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The iPhone’s new Game Mode in iOS 18 will enhance graphics and reduce controller latency. It comes on automatically when you first launch a game.

Game Mode also reduces the background activities and services running on your phone. Luckily, if you don’t want that to happen, you can turn off Game Mode from your iPhone’s Control Center.

Here’s everything you need to know about how Game Mode works.

Apple to split App Store team in two in major reorganization

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The App Store team at Apple will undergo major changes.
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Matt Fischer, the vice president in charge of the App Store since 2010, will leave Apple in October of this year. His departure will follow a major reorganization that splits the App Store team in two as Apple seeks to avoid further regulatory scrutiny.

One part of the team will oversee Apple’s App Store, while the other will manage third-party app marketplaces.

Warning: Typing these 4 characters in the wrong place crashes your iPhone

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Type these 4 characters in the wrong place to crash your iPhone
Don't do this.
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Want to make your iPhone crash? It’s easy. Type four simple characters into the App Library’s search field and the iOS SpringBoard will go down like a house of cards.

The good news is that a fix already seems to be on the way from Apple for this extremely minor bug.

Midnight Family of Mexico City paramedics struggles to serve — and survive [Apple TV+ trailer]

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In a city of 10 million people and only about 100 public ambulances, a family tries to make a living while making up the difference.
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A talented Mexico City medical student studies hard by day and saves lives by night, hurtling around the sprawling metropolis in her family’s private ambulance. But it looks like something’s got to give under the strain of it all in the trailer Apple TV+ dropped Tuesday for the upcoming Spanish-language drama series Midnight Family.

Sure, you might need subtitles, but it looks like a rewarding ride. The 10-episode series, based on a documentary, debuts on Apple TV+ September 25.

Most Apple users pay for extra iCloud storage

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About two-thirds of U.S. Apple users subscribe to iCloud+.
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iCloud+ is Apple’s most successful service by a wide margin, according to an analysts’ report released Monday. Seems plenty of iPhone and Mac users are willing to pay for more than the 5GB of free storage available.

Adoption rates for the Mac-maker’s other services might surprise some people: A third of all Apple users subscribe to Apple TV+, for example.

Nomad updates luxe 3-in-1 Stand One Max with Qi2 wireless charging

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This a great stand for using your iPhone in StandBy mode.
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Keeping up with the latest charging standards, Nomad released the third generation of its premium Stand One Max multi-device charger Wednesday. It features support for the new Qi2 wireless charging protocol, which enables up to 15-watt wireless charging speeds for compatible iPhones and Androids. And the luxe 3-in-1 stand keeps your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods going in style.

Update brings audio sharing to Beats Studio Pro headphones

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Share what you're listening to on Beats Studio Pro with friends and family.
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Apple introduced audio sharing to Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones in a firmware update Tuesday, a feature already known to AirPods Max and AirPods users. So once your Beats Studio Pro update over the air to firmware version 2C301, up from version 2B68 installed at launch, you can easily share what you listen to with family and friends via a connected iPhone or iPad.

Browse local hiking trails and build custom walking routes in Apple Maps

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Create custom walking paths ahead of your next outdoor excursion.
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You can get rich topographical hiking maps of local trails and U.S. national parks on your iPhone, right in Apple Maps. New in iOS 18, you can build custom routes connecting walking paths and save them to your device for offline access.

You can use this feature to plan a hike as a day trip. Planning your route in advance could save you the hassle of getting lost without a signal — or keep you from starting an overly ambitious hike.

According to Apple, the update comes with data for “all 63 U.S. national parks.” In my testing, Apple Maps showed a thorough knowledge of the trails in northeastern and Appalachian Ohio, too. It could contain detailed trail data about your local park as well.

Here’s how to make the most out of the new hiking maps in iOS 18.

AppleCare+ renewal now available within 45 days after expiration

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Apple is now giving you more time to renew AppleCare+ coverage.
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Apple is now giving customers an additional 15 days to renew AppleCare+ coverage for their Apple devices after the plan initially expires. The company silently increased the timeframe from 30 days to 45 days.

However, the change only applies to selected EU countries, the US, the UK, and select other markets.