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Apple’s M5 chip is here, making a splash in three new products this week to deliver notable performance improvements. This week also saw Apple announce a minor rebrand for its Apple TV+ streaming service, while the company continues work on upcoming software updates to introduce new features and address bugs, so read on below for …
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Meta is adding a new AI-based collage and photo editing tool to Facebook, and it’s rolling out starting today. The opt-in feature scans your camera roll for your best photos and videos, uploads those images to the cloud, then uses AI to create “fun collages and edits.” Facebook will suggest photo collages, recaps, AI restyling, …
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Popular Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp may soon introduce new message limits that could cut down on spam. According to TechCrunch, WhatsApp is testing a feature that restricts the number of messages that individual users and businesses are able to send to unknown people without getting a response. All messages that are sent will count against …
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Apple and Epic Games are facing off in Australia among other countries, and this week, Apple accused ‌Epic Games‌ of seeking a “free ride” on its platform. In a statement to MacRumors, Apple said that it will continue to fight for a ruling that respects its intellectual property. “Epic is now asking to free ride …
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Popular accessory maker Anker recently came out with a new “Nano” line of products, and I’ve been testing them out for the last few weeks. All of the products are great, and Anker’s ultra slim power bank in particular is appealing for those who are planning to pick up the iPhone Air. Nano Power Bank …
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Apple introduced a new version of the Vision Pro with M5 chip this week, and it came with a Dual Knit Band that Apple says is more comfortable to wear for long periods of time. M5 Vision Pro buyers will get the new band automatically, but those who have an M2 Vision Pro also have …
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Alongside trade-in deals on the new M5 MacBook Pro, Best Buy is offering trade-in deals toward the new M5 iPad Pro, with My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members receiving an extra 10% in trade-in value. Members also receive a straight $50 discount on iPad Pro pre-orders. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate …
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A month before Apple introduced the iPhone 17 lineup, Google debuted its new Pixel 10 smartphone line. Since both companies have brand new flagship devices, we thought we’d do a comparison to see which one has the better camera technology. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. With Apple adopting a camera “plateau” …
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For this week’s giveaway, we’ve teamed up with Collectible Phones to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an iPhone Air or an iPhone 17 Pro. Collectible Phones is an iPhone art company created by industry insider Sonny Dickson. With Collectible Phones, Dickson purchases out-of-commission iPhones from recycling facilities, saving them from being sent to …
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