Got a New iPhone 17? How to Use All the New Features

Apple’s iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max have been available to buy since September, and a fair few will have been gifted over the holidays. If you’re the proud owner of one of Apple’s latest models, then keep reading. Whether you’re upgrading from an older iPhone or completely new …
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SPC MD 2273

MD 2273 CONCERNING FREEZING RAIN FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN Mesoscale Discussion 2273 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0440 AM CST Fri Dec 26 2025 Areas affected…Parts of central and southern Lower Michigan Concerning…Freezing rain Valid 261040Z – 261645Z SUMMARY…Freezing rain will increase in intensity and coverage while spreading eastward across …
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SPC MD 2272

MD 2272 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH UNLIKELY FOR NORTHERN/CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COAST Mesoscale Discussion 2272 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0611 PM CST Thu Dec 25 2025 Areas affected…Northern/Central California Coast Concerning…Severe potential…Watch unlikely Valid 260011Z – 260215Z Probability of Watch Issuance…20 percent SUMMARY…Gusty winds are possible with convection this evening. DISCUSSION…Latest satellite imagery suggests a …
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SPC MD 2271

MD 2271 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH UNLIKELY FOR SAN FRANCISCO BAY VICINITY Mesoscale Discussion 2271 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0412 AM CST Thu Dec 25 2025 Areas affected…San Francisco Bay vicinity Concerning…Severe potential…Watch unlikely Valid 251012Z – 251115Z Probability of Watch Issuance…20 percent SUMMARY…The risk of damaging wind gusts will be focused over the …
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What You Can (and Can’t) Use an Apple Gift Card For

Apple Gift Cards are one of the most common Apple-related gifts given during the holidays, so if you’ve received one today, here are all of the things you can and cannot use it for. After redeeming an Apple Gift Card, the value is added to the Apple Account balance and automatically applies at checkout when …
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SPC MD 2270

MD 2270 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PARTS OF THE NORTH COAST OF CALIFORNIA Mesoscale Discussion 2270 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0146 AM CST Thu Dec 25 2025 Areas affected…Parts of the North Coast of California Concerning…Severe potential…Watch unlikely Valid 250746Z – 251015Z Probability of Watch Issuance…20 percent SUMMARY…The risk for damaging convective …
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Buys $3 Million of Nike Shares

Apple CEO Tim Cook disclosed a roughly $3 million open-market purchase of Nike shares this week (via Reuters). According to a regulatory filing published yesterday, Cook purchased 50,000 Class B shares of Nike on December 22 at an average price of $58.97 per share, for a total investment of approximately $2.95 million. The filing shows …
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Apple Plans to Expand iPhone Driver’s Licenses to These 7 U.S. States

In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver’s license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and then use it to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps. The feature is currently available in 13 U.S. states and Puerto …
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Apple to Introduce New App Store Fee Structure in Brazil Following Antitrust Settlement

Brazilian regulators have approved a settlement that will require Apple to change how the App Store operates on iPhone in the country, including allowing alternative app stores, expanded payment options, and a defined new fee structure. In a press release, Brazil’s Administrative Council of Economic Defense (CADE), said its court has approved a Term of …
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